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Will this weekend's winter storm hit you? Here's the latest

Forecasters are eyeing another winter storm that could drop several more inches of snow in places that still haven't thawed out from last weekend's record-setter.Threat level: "The storm will produce snow and rain over parts of the Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley by Thursday evening, then move across the southern Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Friday morning," the National Weather Service said on Thursday morning."By Friday evening into Saturday, the snow will move into the so...
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Why Wall Street is unhappy with Trump's pick for Fed chair

Some investors aren't happy with President Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh.Why it matters: He hasn't even been confirmed for the job, and there's already tension in the market. What they're saying: "I don't like the pick," Neil Dutta, chief economist at Renaissance Macro Research, wrote in a note to clients. Dutta tells Axios: "I don't think people should change their investment plans around Warsh. The Fed is bigger than any one person.
axios 27h ago 16°

The new math defining AI winners and losers

Microsoft had one of its worst selloffs in history after it increased its AI spending plans.
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Why Democrats are in no rush to force a Kristi Noem impeachment vote

Support among House Democrats for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has skyrocketed in recent days — but a vote may not come any time soon.Why it matters: Democrats can in theory force a vote whenever they want, but House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made clear Thursday they are going to take their time and let a careful investigation play out first."We don't want a show vote.
axios 37h ago 13°

What skeptics should know about using AI

Axios CEO Jim VandeHei and Axios chief technology officer Dan Cox were chatting about how to share the basics of AI, and this prompting primer was born: The No. 1 pushback we get from AI skeptics or newbies is: "It's overhyped. I asked it something and it spit out an unimpressive answer!"Truth bomb: It's not the AI. It's you.Why it matters: Ask top large language models like ChatGPT something simple or generic, and you will get a simple or generic answer.
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Homan says he sees path to federal "drawdown" in Minnesota

Border czar Tom Homan, President Trump's new man on the ground in Minnesota, struck a cooperative tone Thursday and said he sees a path to de-escalation in the Twin Cities.Why it matters: After weeks of unrest in Minnesota, Homan is taking on the mantle of mediator as other Trump administration officials face scrutiny for their roles in the crisis and the president continues to spar with local and state officials."I'm not here because the federal government has carried this m...
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Trump claims Putin promised to stop bombing Ukraine's cities due to extreme cold

President Trump said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to his request to halt missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine because of the extreme cold in the country.Why it matters: Russian strikes have left many Ukrainians without power or heat at a time when temperatures are well below freezing.
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DOJ concludes Epstein files review with release of 3.5 million records

The Justice Department said Friday it was releasing the final tranche of Epstein files after a lengthy review, U.S.
axios 27h ago

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready to resume nuclear talks with U.S.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said at a press conference Friday that Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the U.S. but stressed the Trump administration needs to stop threatening an attack against Iran. Why it matters: President Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military buildup in the Gulf ahead of a possible strike against Iran.
axios 22h ago

"It's going to fail": Jeffries vows to block Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's expulsion

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) voiced stern opposition Friday to a Republican-led effort to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) from Congress over allegations of financial misconduct.Why it matters: Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority to pass, meaning it would need substantial Democratic support even if all Republicans vote for it.
axios 19h ago

Immigration enforcement fears are reaching children — here's what parents can do

As the Trump administration ramps up federal immigration enforcement, experts say children across the country may be absorbing the fear and uncertainty of ICE operations — even when they don't understand all the details.
axios 18h ago

Gold and silver prices plunge following Trump's Fed pick announcement

Gold and silver prices cratered Friday after President Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, following months of gains driven in no small part by fears over the central bank's independence.The big picture: The selloff follows a year when the precious metals soared as if they were meme stocks or the hot new tech darling.
axios 34h ago

Republican to force vote on expelling Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said Thursday he will force a vote next week to expel Rep.
axios 47h ago

Schumer, White House engage in 11th-hour talks on shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is directly engaged with the White House on a plan to avert — or shorten — a partial government shutdown, according to a person familiar with the matter.Why it matters: The compromise, if agreed to, would pass five of the six appropriations bills and then fund the Department of Homeland Security with a short-term spending stopgap.But with part of the government running out of money on Friday night, the timing remains tight, and a ...
axios 25h ago

Don Lemon arrested after conservative backlash to Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents on Thursday night following backlash over his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in a Minnesota church, his lawyer said Friday morning. Why it matters: The former CNN anchor's arrest comes after a magistrate judge rejected the DOJ's initial attempt to bring a case against him last week, citing insufficient evidence that he violated any law.
axios 39h ago

Gabbard, Bondi and Noem to join election officials' meeting amid Georgia probe

Three members of President Trump's Cabinet will descend on the winter gathering of the National Association of Secretaries of State on Friday, forcing the group to reconfigure its agenda, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Secretaries of state play a central role in monitoring and administering elections.
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