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Trump won't drop war, tariffs or monuments to save the GOP

Read the polls, watch economic indicators and talk to President Trump's inner circle in private, and the verdict on his second term seems clear:Even some longtime insiders fear he's trapped by a war he shouldn't have waged, tariffs he shouldn't have levied, monuments he shouldn't

Exclusive: GOP plans socialism telethon at midterm convention

Republicans plan to use their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas next month to mount a sweeping, made-for-prime-time case that Democrats have become captive to their activist left, Axios has learned.Why it matters: With President Trump's approval rating

Voters face uneven AI deepfake protections

Data: NCSL; Map: Sara Wise/AxiosAmericans across the country could have very different experiences with AI deepfakes leading up to <a href

"No escape:" Inside Rubio's Cuba pressure campaign

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is waging an unprecedented economic war on Cuba — and wants to make sure the island's communist leaders know it's going to get worse."What we're trying to teach them is, there are no escape valves," Rubio told Axios.Why it matters: Cuba's economy is in a state of slow-motion collapse because of crushing U.S. <a href="https:/

Iran war fallout fails to halt African debt issuances

Indonesia: Nationwide 5G Coverage by 2029 to Support AI Economy

Indonesia aims to achieve nationwide 5G coverage by 2029 as part of efforts to build AI-ready digital infrastructure and support long-term digital economic growth and innovation.

Singapore Reaffirms Risk-Based AI Governance and Transparency

Singapore reaffirmed its risk-based AI governance approach, covering agentic AI oversight, AI cybersecurity resilience and the continued review of AI content transparency measures.

The Philippines: IT Park, JobStart Programme Support Digital Growth

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the creation of a new information technology (IT) park in Batangas as part of efforts to attract more investments, expand economic opportunities and generate employment in the region. Through Proclamation No. 1385, the President designated approximately 288,314 square metres of land in Barangay Bugtong na Pulo, Lipa City, […]

Vietnam Advances Cybersecurity Governance and Digital Resilience

Vietnam is boosting cybersecurity governance with closer inter-agency coordination, new legal and AI security measures and cyber capabilities to support transformation and protect infrastructure.

Why Max Miller is staying in (for now)

Denounced on social media and by fellow Republicans, Ohio Rep. Max Miller is telling allies he's not quitting for a simple reason: It would be tantamount to admitting he beat his ex-wife and their child, which he denies.Why it matters: The Washington summer scandal is a case study in whether Miller — one of Donald <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/don