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China's leader Xi Jinping is sending a top envoy to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Beijing confirmed.. Why it matters: The "unprecedented" deployment of Xi's special representative, Vice President Han Zheng, is intended to reduce tensions with the U.S. after Trump threatened to impose major tariffs on China and other …
The fourth bitcoin halving is coming: What it means - Axios
Apr 5, 2024 · Bitcoin's fourth halving will take place later in April, dramatically slowing its inflation rate from 1.8% to 0.9%. Why it matters: The halving always makes a major impact in the supply-demand relationship that determines the top cryptocurrency's value in the market. Between the lines: The event refers to the "halving" of block rewards earned by miners on the network.
OpenAI's next step: Consider going public via IPO - Axios
Oct 3, 2024 · OpenAI yesterday closed its historic investment round, raising $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation. Look ahead: The next step is for OpenAI to think about going public via an IPO. Catch up quick: The ChatGPT maker promised investors that it will convert into a for-profit entity — reflecting its transition from a research lab into a product-focused business — even …
Scoop: Some top Dems won't commit to certifying a Trump win
Oct 11, 2024 · House Democrats railed against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for hedging on whether a GOP-controlled House would certify a Kamala Harris victory. But some of their senior members are playing a similar game. Why it matters: Those Democrats are trapped between their deep distrust of Donald Trump and their vigorous denunciations of any election …
How late in pregnancy each state allows abortions - Axios
May 14, 2022 · The Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v.Wade gave states the power to individually regulate abortion — or even ban it completely — before viability, known as the point when a fetus can survive outside the womb.. The big picture: The legality of abortion later in pregnancy has changed dramatically post-Roe. Under Roe, states could regulate abortion …
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House election results: Republicans hold control - Axios
Nov 7, 2024 · They're still counting votes in eight uncalled House races, but Republicans will keep their majority in 2025, AP projects.. Why it matters: House Democrats were the last shot to prevent a GOP trifecta in D.C. next year.Republicans have retaken the Senate majority, and President-elect Trump will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Matt Gaetz resigns ahead of key Ethics Committee meeting - Axios
Nov 14, 2024 · Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from Congress just before the House Ethics Committee was set to hold a potentially pivotal meeting on its investigation into the Florida congressman, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Gaetz's resignation, just hours after Trump announced his nomination for attorney general, puts a swift end to the panel's wide-ranging …
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The deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages being held in Gaza and begin a ceasefire was officially signed by negotiators in Doha on Thursday, according to two sources familiar with the issue. But the Israeli government isn't expected to vote on it until Saturday night.. Why it matters: The delay in the vote will postpone the start of the ceasefire and the release of …
Supreme Court political leanings: Justices by ideology - Axios
Jun 1, 2019 · Justice Samuel Alito narrowly overtook Justice Clarence Thomas as the Supreme Court's most conservative member this term, according to preliminary data that measures judicial ideology.. How to read the chart: An analysis by political scientists Andrew Martin and Kevin Quinn, known as the Martin-Quinn Score, places judges on an ideological spectrum.A lower …