Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios A series of high-profile security incidents is rattling members of Congress and prompting Capitol security officials to take major steps to shore up lawmakers' security. Why it matters: Threats against lawmakers have risen precipitously in recent years, and many of them are still reeling from the violence of the Jan. 6 attack […]
Florida's Republican Governor, Ron DeSantis, speaks about his new book, "The Courage to Be Free," in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, on Sunday. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took swipes at California's governor and other Democrats during a visit to the […]
WASHINGTON — Two House Democrats plan on Tuesday to introduce a bill to tighten federal regulation of trains carrying hazardous materials, the first legislative proposal to emerge in Congress since the derailment of a freight train carrying toxic substances that has devastated a small community in Ohio. Representatives Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, whose district lies along […]
Activists carry a rainbow flag near the U.S. Capitol Building. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images The House on Thursday passed a bill codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriage, sending it to President Biden's desk for his signature. Why it matters: The passage of the Respect for Marriage Act marks Congress' first successful legislative response […]
Boris Johnson criticises Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Brexit negotiations around the Northern […]
Just when sun worshipers lost hope for longer days in gloomy winter months, the Senate may give permanent daylight saving another try. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act in the Senate on Wednesday, months after the same bill, which the Senate passed unanimously last March, died in the House at the […]
Former President Donald Trump won't become the Republican party's presidential nominee in 2024, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) predicted during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday. Driving the news: "He's not going to be the nominee, that's just not going to happen," Sununu said, adding the GOP is looking for fresh leadership. […]
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Enrollment is down, longstanding traditions are crumbling and applicant pools are changing dramatically. The big picture: Higher education in the U.S. is in the midst of a sea change, forcing schools to adapt with the times. "It suggests that there’s a broader question about the value of college and particularly concerns about […]
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios The election with the highest stakes this spring could be a runoff for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat that could decide the state's future on abortion and voting rights — and any challenges there to the 2024 presidential election. Why it matters: Democrats are fighting to regain control of the seven-member court […]
Boris Johnson believes Tories can win next General Election We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Conservative activists who back Boris Johnson […]