Data: 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/Axios Young adults around the world are increasingly taking health decisions into their own hands, according to new global survey results from communications firm Edelman. Why it matters: Adults under age 35, many who’ve come of age since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, still rely on their … Read more
In less than 100 days, President Trump has squandered his polling strength on the two issues most fundamental to his re-election: the economy and immigration. Why it matters: Trump’s approval rating is cratering not because voters reject his goals — but because they’re increasingly alarmed by his methods. That disconnect threatens to collapse the two … Read more
Pope Francis’ open coffin was moved to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, and thousands of people have lined up to pay their respects to the late pontiff as he lies in state ahead of his Saturday funeral. The big picture: Video from the scene shows people lining up for hours to view the open coffin … Read more
Data: Axios research; Chart: Axios Visuals The fate of a Maryland man erroneously deported to El Salvador remains in flux amid a legal battle between the government and the courts. The big picture: In a test of the powers of the executive and judicial branches, the Trump administration has so far refused to comply with … Read more
Sen. Dick Durbin’s (D-Ill.) retirement is setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight for Senate Democrats. Why it matters: Durbin, 80, has been the Senate Democratic whip since 2005. Whoever replaces him becomes the instant front-runner to replace Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer down the road. An open fight for the whip spot next year could … Read more
President Trump got a scare from CEOs and markets on Monday. On Tuesday, he blunted some of his sharpest threats — signaling a softer stance on China and retreating from fiery rhetoric targeting the Fed. Why it matters: The president is resolute in his goal of reshaping the economy. But he’s sensitive to the movement … Read more
President Trump‘s penchant for chaos — overload the media, public and government with disorienting action and controversial figures — is mass-producing … chaos, everywhere. Why it matters: As Trump’s 2.0 administration approaches its first 100 days, his less leaky, less back-stabby White House is starting to look more like the first-term one, with a surge … Read more
Trump administration officials are suggesting their immigration crackdown could expand to include deporting convicted U.S. citizens and charging anyone — not just immigrants — who criticizes Trump’s policies. Why it matters: Such moves — described by officials in recent days — would show how U.S. citizens could be impacted by the growing number of tactics … Read more
The rave reviews OpenAI’s latest models have been winning come with an asterisk: Experts are also finding that they’re erratic — they break previous records for some tasks but backslide in other ways. Why it matters: “Frontier AI models” keep pushing into new territory, but their progress hasn’t become any more scientific or predictable in … Read more
Nearly half of Americans are now exposed to potentially dangerous levels of air pollution, per a new report. Why it matters: The findings, which predate the current Trump administration, come as the White House is reconsidering EPA rules and regulations meant to curb pollution and promote cleaner air. Driving the news: Just over 156 million … Read more