Axios * * * *
an American news website based in Arlington County, Virginia // founded in 2016 Launched 2017 by former Politico journalists *
an American news website based in Arlington County, Virginia // founded in 2016 Launched 2017 by former Politico journalists *
7.11.22
Last month Axios reported that Spanberger’s GOP opponent Yesli Vega downplayed the possibility of becoming pregnant as a result of rape when she was questioned about her stance on abortion during a campaign stop. Vega told the outlet in response, “I’m a mother of two, I’m fully aware of how women get pregnant.”
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, "Virginia shows signs of shift back toward GOP," 11 Jul. 2022 {3:33 PM ET}
Last month Axios reported that Spanberger’s GOP opponent Yesli Vega downplayed the possibility of becoming pregnant as a result of rape when she was questioned about her stance on abortion during a campaign stop. Vega told the outlet in response, “I’m a mother of two, I’m fully aware of how women get pregnant.”
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, "Virginia shows signs of shift back toward GOP," 11 Jul. 2022 {3:33 PM ET}
12.16.21
Schumer Tees Up Votes On Stalled Judicial And Ambassadorial Nominees
—MSNBC // 16 Dec. 2021 // 8 minutes 14 seconds
Schumer Tees Up Votes On Stalled Judicial And Ambassadorial Nominees
—MSNBC // 16 Dec. 2021 // 8 minutes 14 seconds
10.20.21
Fortenberry had written a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in which he said his stepping down from his committee assignments would be temporary and that he was "grateful for the outpouring of support from my friends and colleagues as we work against the injustice confronting me," according to Axios.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, "GOP rep leaves committee assignments after indictment," 20 Oct. 2021 {7:56 PM EDT}
Fortenberry had written a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in which he said his stepping down from his committee assignments would be temporary and that he was "grateful for the outpouring of support from my friends and colleagues as we work against the injustice confronting me," according to Axios.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, "GOP rep leaves committee assignments after indictment," 20 Oct. 2021 {7:56 PM EDT}
9.21.21
The possible O’Rourke run was first reported by Axios, and The New York Times later detailed that he had begun talking to people about joining his campaign team.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, "The Memo: Could O'Rourke beat Abbott to become governor of Texas?" 21 Sep. 2021 {6:00 AM EDT}
9.4.21
Trump in advanced talks to sell DC hotel: report
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 4 Sep. 2021 // 12:47 PM EDT
The possible O’Rourke run was first reported by Axios, and The New York Times later detailed that he had begun talking to people about joining his campaign team.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, "The Memo: Could O'Rourke beat Abbott to become governor of Texas?" 21 Sep. 2021 {6:00 AM EDT}
9.4.21
Trump in advanced talks to sell DC hotel: report
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 4 Sep. 2021 // 12:47 PM EDT
5.11.21
In an interview with Axios that aired Sunday evening, White House chief of staff Ron Klain said Biden is anticipating the possibility of running against Trump again.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, "Biden sees Trump rematch as real possibility," 11 May 2021 {6:00 AM EDT}
In an interview with Axios that aired Sunday evening, White House chief of staff Ron Klain said Biden is anticipating the possibility of running against Trump again.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, "Biden sees Trump rematch as real possibility," 11 May 2021 {6:00 AM EDT}
4.12.21
Axios reports that Pelosi gave the blunt piece of advice to the group — which consists of Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) — during one of 10 separate interviews she had with the book's author, USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, "Pelosi's advice for the 'Squad': 'You're not a one-person show,'" 12 Apr. 2021 {8:46 AM EDT}
Axios reports that Pelosi gave the blunt piece of advice to the group — which consists of Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) — during one of 10 separate interviews she had with the book's author, USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, "Pelosi's advice for the 'Squad': 'You're not a one-person show,'" 12 Apr. 2021 {8:46 AM EDT}
3.5.21
Axios reporter Alexi McCammond to serve as Teen Vogue editor-in-chief
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 5 Mar. 2021 // 11:27 AM EST
Axios reporter Alexi McCammond to serve as Teen Vogue editor-in-chief
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 5 Mar. 2021 // 11:27 AM EST
12.9.20
Axios first reported that an alleged Chinese Ministry of State Security operative named Christine Fang, who also goes by Fang Fang, cultivated relationships with Swalwell and several other prominent California Democrats, helping with fundraising efforts and placing an intern in his office.
—Marina Pitofsky, The Hill, "Anne Frank memorial in Boise vandalized with swastikas," 9 Dec. 2020 {1:35 PM EST}
Axios first reported that an alleged Chinese Ministry of State Security operative named Christine Fang, who also goes by Fang Fang, cultivated relationships with Swalwell and several other prominent California Democrats, helping with fundraising efforts and placing an intern in his office.
—Marina Pitofsky, The Hill, "Anne Frank memorial in Boise vandalized with swastikas," 9 Dec. 2020 {1:35 PM EST}
9.19.20
Axios reported in 2019 that Trump told aides he was “saving” Barrett as a potential replacement for Ginsburg.
—Morgan Chalfant, Jordain Carney, John Kruzel & Brett Samuels, The Hill, "Barrett seen as a front-runner for Trump Supreme Court pick," 19 Sep. 2020 {1:30 PM EDT}
9.7.20
Democrats sound alarm on possible election chaos
—Max Greenwood // The Hill // 7 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
Axios reported in 2019 that Trump told aides he was “saving” Barrett as a potential replacement for Ginsburg.
—Morgan Chalfant, Jordain Carney, John Kruzel & Brett Samuels, The Hill, "Barrett seen as a front-runner for Trump Supreme Court pick," 19 Sep. 2020 {1:30 PM EDT}
9.7.20
Democrats sound alarm on possible election chaos
—Max Greenwood // The Hill // 7 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
11.11.20
New acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has hired a senior adviser that has frequently pressed for the quick removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the Defense Department confirmed on Wednesday... Axios was the first to report on the hire, a move meant to help quickly withdraw U.S. troops from the Middle East before the end of the Trump administration in January, three people familiar with the move told the news outlet.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, "New Pentagon chief hires adviser who wants quick withdrawal from Afghanistan," 11 Nov. 2020 {3:06 PM EST}
11.8.20
Trump administration readies new sanctions against Iran: report
—Justine Coleman // The Hill // 8 Nov. 2020 // 3:09 PM EST
New acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has hired a senior adviser that has frequently pressed for the quick removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the Defense Department confirmed on Wednesday... Axios was the first to report on the hire, a move meant to help quickly withdraw U.S. troops from the Middle East before the end of the Trump administration in January, three people familiar with the move told the news outlet.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, "New Pentagon chief hires adviser who wants quick withdrawal from Afghanistan," 11 Nov. 2020 {3:06 PM EST}
11.8.20
Trump administration readies new sanctions against Iran: report
—Justine Coleman // The Hill // 8 Nov. 2020 // 3:09 PM EST
7.22.19
Donald Trump Jr.’s book, “Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us,” will be released Nov. 5, according to Axios... Axios reported that his upcoming book, which will be released a year ahead of the 2020 election, will touch on subjects including "free speech, censorship and Big Tech."
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, "Trump Jr.'s book, 'Triggered,' to be published in November," 22 Jul. 2019 {9:37 AM EDT}
Donald Trump Jr.’s book, “Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us,” will be released Nov. 5, according to Axios... Axios reported that his upcoming book, which will be released a year ahead of the 2020 election, will touch on subjects including "free speech, censorship and Big Tech."
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, "Trump Jr.'s book, 'Triggered,' to be published in November," 22 Jul. 2019 {9:37 AM EDT}