Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud  —  The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn't like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

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Trump family got about $500M from crypto venture — but investors saw steep losses … Back in August, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. were all smiles.  They showed up at the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York to celebrate a new business partnership with a little-known publicly traded company …

‘TRUMP CURSE’: Furious Knicks Fans Blame President for Jinxing Team's Winning Streak as They Lose to Spurs  —  New York Knicks fans unhappy after their team lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday evening aimed some of their frustration at President Donald Trump, accusing him of jinxing …

Trump is becoming Jimmy Carter  —  Like the 39th US president, the current occupant of the White House has handed control of the narrative to Iran  —  No two human beings, let alone US presidents, could be less alike than Donald Trump and Jimmy Carter.  One was a frugal “citizen servant”; the other is Trump.

He Profits Off Raw Milk That's Making People Sick.  The Government Isn't Stopping Him.  — Raw Milk on the Rise: Driven by political shifts and wellness trends, unpasteurized milk has moved from a fringe obsession to a widespread movement rooted in institutional distrust.

An Indian Billionaire Was Targeted by Trump.  Then He Poured Money Into a Startup Secretly Backed by Donald Trump Jr.  —  In late November in Jamnagar, India, the scions of two of the most powerful families in the world stood face-to-face.  On one side was 30-year-old Anant Ambani, son of one the richest men in Asia.

What Congress would look like without gerrymandering  —  Last year, Donald Trump started a race to the bottom in redistricting that Republicans are currently winning.  Coming out of 2024, it looked like the maps for the 2026 election would lead to the winner of the House popular vote gaining control of the chamber.

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry  —  “I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back.  He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.

Our Stock Market Is Broken  —  Steven Spielberg has an alien movie opening this month, but that may not be the biggest science fiction blockbuster of the summer.  That could be the SpaceX initial public offering.  —  As part of its pitch to sell shares on the stock market …

How many times has Trump claimed an Iran deal is around the corner?  —  It's been more than two months since President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, saying at the time that the two sides were close to a deal.  —  Trump said on social media on April 7 that they were …

Vance refers Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota attorney general to DOJ for fraud investigation  —  The Justice Department opened a separate investigation this year into the Democratic governor over allegations he helped impede immigration enforcement.  —  Vice President JD Vance announced Monday …

I know firsthand why Graham Platner shouldn't be a U.S. senator  —  I quit the campaign last fall, disturbed by what I'd learned about the Maine Democratic Senate primary candidate.  —  Genevieve McDonald, a former Maine state representative, is the former political director …

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory  —  Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side.  And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.  —  For weeks, the parameters of a preliminary agreement to end …

The Historian Who Explained the True Meaning of the Revolution to Americans  —  Gordon Wood understood the genius of our founding better than the Founders themselves.  Rest in Peace, sir.  —  The famed historian Gordon S. Wood died on Sunday, struck by a car in a parking lot at the age of 92.

Why That Next Hamburger Is Going to Cost You  —  The primary driver of inflation in the U.S. economy—the forever war in Iran—has not yet taken full effect.  Now we've found an entirely new driver.  —  Last week, the flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm was found in a calf in Texas …

🐀 Axios AM: AI lab rat  —  Axios AM  —  🕶️ Happy Tuesday! … 🚨 Bulletin: The White House is negotiating federal legislation to override state AI laws in exchange for its support of tech policy priorities, Axios' Ashley Gold and Maria Curi scoop.

Ways and Means chair warns he 'won't support' next reconciliation bill without tax provisions  —  House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith says he won't get behind the GOP's next budget reconciliation bill if tax provisions aren't included.  “I won't support it unless tax is in it,” …

Being Black in Pete Hegseth's Military … daniel “chappie” james jr. became commander of the Wheelus Air Base, near Tripoli, just after rebels under Muammar Qaddafi took control of Libya in a coup in 1969.  In the midst of the insurgency, Qaddafi led an effort to break into the U.S. air base …

Scoop: Trump admin pre-blames Europe for any World Cup Ebola  —  The Trump administration, fearing that international travel could accelerate the spread of Ebola as the World Cup hits America, is pressuring Europe to dramatically shift its strategy for preventing infections, sources tell Axios.

The White House is digging in on tariff refunds … The White House did not respond to a request for comment.  —  Importers are preparing to fight back, including with a class action lawsuit.  It sets up another messy chapter in what has already been a protracted legal fight …