U.S. and Iran Inch Toward Framework Deal to End War, U.S. Officials Say
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are moving toward a framework agreement that could end the war before the April 21 ceasefire expires, with Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey mediating. Behind the scenes, Vice President Kamala Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner have been exchanging proposals and holding back‑channel calls. A new round of in‑person talks is expected, though no date has been set. The effort is complicated by the need for full governmental buy‑in on both sides.
Exclusive: AI's Revolution Comes with Risks, Sen. McCormick Says
Sen. David McCormick told Axios that the AI revolution is the most profound change of our lifetimes, but it carries significant risks to the economy, environment and society. He highlighted rising consumer costs despite higher disposable income and warned that...
Airline Mega-Merger Story Is All About Trump
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told President Trump he was open to a merger with American Airlines, highlighting a new strategy of taking antitrust pitches directly to the White House. The proposal comes as the Justice Department’s antitrust leadership has...
Mobility's New Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber
The autonomous mobility sector is coalescing around Waymo, Tesla, and Uber as the new “Big Three.” Waymo leads robotaxi operations with 500,000 weekly paid trips and 200 million driverless miles, backed by $16 billion in fresh capital. Uber leverages its ride‑hailing platform...
Scoop: House Democrats Introduce 6 Articles of Impeachment Targeting Pete Hegseth
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of unauthorized war in Iran, war crimes, mishandling classified information, and obstructing congressional oversight. The resolution, drafted by Rep. Yassamin Ansari, carries eight Democratic co‑sponsors...
Axios Finish Line: Flying Lessons to Keep You Grounded
Recreational pilot Alex Fitzpatrick reflects on 300 flight hours, extracting four core habits that translate to everyday productivity. He emphasizes pre‑emptive planning, focusing on the primary task before ancillary duties, and always having contingency routes. The piece also highlights the...
Judge Tosses Trump's Lawsuit Against WSJ over Epstein Letter
Federal Judge Darrin P. Gayles dismissed President Donald Trump’s $20 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge found the complaint failed to meet the actual‑malice standard required for...
Vance to Lead U.S. Delegation at Peace Talks with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday
Vice President JD Vance will head the United States delegation at high‑stakes peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, marking the highest‑level U.S.–Iran engagement since the 1979 revolution. The talks come as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have strained the fragile cease‑fire,...
Pam Bondi Defies House Subpoena over Epstein Files
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has refused to appear for a sworn deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on April 14, arguing that she is no longer in her official capacity after being ousted. The committee,...
U.S. Says Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply to Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire does not cover Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, contradicting Iranian and Pakistani claims that the truce applies everywhere. The Israeli offensive has killed more than 80 civilians...
Dems Eyeing 2028 Want Huge Tax Cuts — but Big Hikes for the Rich
A cohort of 2028 Democratic hopefuls is championing sweeping tax cuts for working‑class and middle‑income Americans, including proposals to eliminate federal income tax for roughly half of all workers and make the first $75,000 of married‑couple earnings tax‑free. At the...
Iran and U.S. Have Been in Direct Contact in Recent Days, Sources Say
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff reactivated a direct texting channel with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi amid the two‑week war. The exchange, focused on ending hostilities, marks the first known direct contact between the parties since the conflict began. Iran’s foreign...
Where Rents Are Falling (or Rising) Most
A construction surge in the Sun Belt and Mountain West has driven a modest 1.5% drop in median U.S. rents, yet overall rent levels remain about 20% above pre‑pandemic figures. Cities like Austin, San Antonio, and Denver saw declines of...
WATCH: Anduril's Palmer Luckey Talks AI, Nukes and Iran on "The Axios Show"
Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, told "The Axios Show" that the United States holds an "extremely small" lead over China in the artificial‑intelligence race. He argued that authoritarian regimes can copy open‑source models, accelerate deployment, and embed AI in...
The Women of "Sinners," "K-Pop Demon Hunters" Make Oscars History
At the 98th Academy Awards, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color—and the first woman overall—to win Best Cinematography for "Sinners." Maggie Kang and Michelle Wong made history as the first South Korean‑descent creators to win an Oscar...
