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President Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Md. on March 29, 2026, returning to the White House after a weekend at Mar-a-Lago. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP

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    Scoop: Rahm Emanuel announces plan to divert ICE money to community colleges
    Rahm Emanuel speaks at a Democratic fish fry in Des Moines in September. Photo: Lily Smith/The Des Moines Register

    Rahm Emanuel speaks at a Democratic fish fry in Des Moines in September. Photo: Lily Smith/The Des Moines Register

    Rahm Emanuel wants to shift billions of dollars from building new ICE facilities to funding community colleges — arguing they'll become more critical as AI disrupts the job market.

    Why it matters: It's Emanuel's latest attempt to get ahead of other potential 2028 candidates with early policy proposals, especially on AI, tech and education.

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    • Rebecca Falconer
    14 hours ago
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    Politics & Policy
    Pope vs. Trump: Pontiff takes aim at U.S. policies
    Pope Leo XIV, an older man wearing a white skullcap and ornate red ceremonial robes with gold trim sits with hands folded in front, outdoors with a blurred background.

    Pope Leo XIV leads a mass for Palm Sunday at St Peter's square in the Vatican. Photo: Tiziana Fabi / AFP via Getty Images

    Pope Leo XIV is emerging as a cautious voice of moral opposition to President Trump's policies, challenging the president's approach to world affairs without calling him out by name.

    Why it matters: The first U.S.-born pontiff is in a "unique position" and standing as an international figure because of the nature of the office, papal scholars tell Axios.

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    • Rebecca Falconer
    15 hours ago
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    Politics & Policy
    From watches to pet clothing: Inside Trump airport trademark applications
    President Trump in dark suit with red tie speaking to multiple microphones outdoors near an airplane with blue sky background.

    President Trump at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump — as his family business seeks to trademark the use of his name on airports, a move legal experts called unprecedented.

    Why it matters: The Trump family business has said it "will not receive any royalty, licensing fee or financial consideration whatsoever from the proposed airport renaming." But trademark lawyers say the filings could still give it control over how the Trump name is used.

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