Guthrie County Newspapers 
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, a Democrat turned independent, is taking revenge on Democrats who criticized her longstanding push to keep the Senate filibuster. Why it matters: This week’s Democratic campaign to shut down the government called for using the filibuster, which some Democrats spent the last few years arguing shouldn’t exist. Zoom in: … Read more
Data: CoreLogic; Chart: Axios Visuals More Gen Zers are looking to break into the home market, new data shows. Why it matters: High housing costs and a supply crunch have made it harder, especially for younger people, to become homeowners. The big picture: Gen Z represented 13% of U.S. home mortgage applications in 2024, up … Read more
Chart: Axios Visuals President Trump‘s whirlwind of policy hauls kept spinning this week as he navigated international trade disputes, a ceasefire proposal for Ukraine and turbulence over his claims of antisemitism at Columbia University. Here’s our recap of major developments. U.S. economic outlook sours amid trade war Global investors are becoming wary of the possibility … Read more
Adam Boehler, who oversaw unprecedented direct negotiations with Hamas on behalf of President Trump, has withdrawn his nomination for the position of special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, according to two White House officials. The intrigue: A senior Trump administration official claimed that the move has been planned for two weeks and was intended to … Read more
President Trump paid his first visit to the Department of Justice Friday and in public remarks denounced the prosecutors who once worked out of this office. Why it matters: Despite Trump’s decisive November victory, he won’t let go of his grievances over his federal indictments, which have been dismissed. He didn’t announce any new policies … Read more
Ten Senate Democrats joined with the Republican majority in voting to move forward with a stopgap spending bill Friday — clearing the path to avoid a government shutdown. Why it matters: Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing outrage from his party, including House leadership, over his decision to vote for the bill. Many Democrats … Read more
Third Way, the well-connected center-left Democratic think tank, today will launch an 18-month Signal Project, including polling, to identify Trump administration actions “that are most relevant to key voters and how best to frame those issues.” Why it matters: Anything “that seems performative will be tuned out or backfire,” Third Way says. “It is a … Read more
Hackers already have the AI tools needed to create the adaptable, destructive malware that security experts fear. But as long as their basic tactics — phishing, scams and ransomware — continue to work, they have little reason to use them. Why it matters: Adversaries can flip that switch anytime, and companies need to prepare now. … Read more
Most Michigan swing voters in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups said that although they voted for President Trump in November, they have objections, frustrations and fears about his behavior since he returned to power. Driving the news: Ten of 13 participants from this battleground, auto-industry state bordering Canada said what they’re seeing isn’t what they … Read more
The agency charged with carrying out President Trump‘s mass deportation promises has warned Congress it is short a whopping $2 billion for this fiscal year, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repeatedly has faced significant budget shortfalls in recent years. Trump’s immigration plans — which include deporting “millions” of unauthorized … Read more