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President Trump took the first step toward rolling back protections for transgender people on Monday, signing an executive order that the federal government would only recognize two sexes, male and female.. Why it matters: Trump made attacks on transgender individuals central to his 2024 campaign, and by issuing the executive order on his first day in office, signaled the importance of the ...
Texas U.S. Senate election results - Axios
Nov 5, 2024 · Incumbent Ted Cruz fended off Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in Texas' U.S. Senate race. Why it matters: Democrats poured millions into long-shot Senate races, including in Texas, in the month leading up to the election in an effort to maintain control of the chamber. Follow Axios' live coverage featuring reporting and analysis from across the country.
Harris' popular vote total fell 7 million short of Biden's in 2020
Nov 21, 2024 · Vice President Harris' 2024 vote total has now surpassed President-elect Trump's total in 2020 for third-highest of all time.. Why it matters: The Trump-Harris popular vote margin is the narrowest since Bush vs. Gore in 2000, despite Trump's decisive electoral college victory. Reality check: Harris won 7 million fewer voters than President Biden's 81.3 million in 2020, easily the highest total ...
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.
Vivek Ramaswamy to federal workers: Get back to office 8 to 6
Nov 21, 2024 · Vivek Ramaswamy, who's leading the new Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk, has a message to federal workers: "Come back five days a week from 8am to 6pm.". Why it matters: Ramaswamy's comments, made on "The Tucker Carlson Show," add to a drumbeat of big changes looming for the Washington region's federal workers, courtesy of DOGE, which is President-elect Trump's commission for ...
OpenAI says ChatGPT usage has doubled since last year - Axios
Aug 29, 2024 · OpenAI said on Thursday that ChatGPT now has more than 200 million weekly active users — twice as many as it had last November. Why it matters: ChatGPT remains the leader among generative AI chatbots, but it's an intensely competitive space with the other big names in tech offering frequent updates in hopes of grabbing share.. By the numbers: OpenAI also said that 92% of Fortune 500 ...
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 challenges in the years since the Jan. 6 attack.
What happens if Trump eliminates the Department of Education
Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Trump has repeatedly pledged to dismantle the Department of Education, a decision that could radically reshape learning across America.. Why it matters: The Department of Education plays a crucial role in making education access and quality more equitable for students nationwide. Abolishing the department and the accompanying changes are "an effort to strip the federal ...
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 …
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 after viability, which is generally ...