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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
Pope Francis’ funeral will be held in St Peter’s Square from 10am local time (4am ET) Saturday, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. The big picture: The Vatican also released the first images of the late leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics in an open casket with a rosary placed in his hand in … Read more
The next pope will take over a Roman Catholic Church with dwindling membership in Europe, North America and Latin America, but surging numbers across Asia and Africa. Why it matters: That’s a big reason why two of the cardinals widely seen as top contenders to lead the 1.4 billion-member church after Pope Francis are from … Read more
Data: Pew; Note: “Living with their parents” means residing in a household headed by a parent; Chart: Axios Visuals California and Texas are home to the major U.S. metro areas with the greatest shares of young adults living with their parents, a recent analysis finds. Why it matters: While living at home as a young adult … Read more