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2026 map swings back toward Trump

  • Hans Nichols
Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response
Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response
Canvas outage delays college finals across the country
Canvas outage delays college finals across the country
Labor market holds steady through Iran, AI turbulence
Labor market holds steady through Iran, AI turbulence
House Dems despondent over "sickening" Virginia decision
House Dems despondent over "sickening" Virginia decision
    • Sabrina Moreno
    Updated 18 hours ago
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    Axios Richmond
    Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results
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    Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

    The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the results of the state's redistricting referendum, which voters narrowly approved last month.

    Why it matters: The 4-3 ruling upends one of the most closely watched redistricting fights in the country.

    • It follows months of legal challenges over whether the referendum was unconstitutional.
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    • Courtenay Brown
    Updated 19 hours ago
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    Economy
    Trade court strikes down Trump 10% universal tariffs
    Photo illustration of President Donald Trump with his face framed by scales

    Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

    The Court of International Trade on Thursday ruled that President Trump's newest round of tariffs were illegal — but the duties will keep collecting for most importers while the administration appeals.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Why it matters: It is yet another legal setback for the White House's trade policy — this time ruling against the suite of tariffs that officials imposed to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.

    Go deeper (2 min. read)
    • Ashley Gold
    21 hours ago
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    Technology
    Behind Washington's AI safety pivot
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    Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images

    The Trump administration appears poised to reshape the U.S. approach to AI security ahead of President Trump's trip to China next week.

    Why it matters: What happens next could be the turning point for how the Trump White House handles the proliferation of the most advanced AI models in the world.

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