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Hasan Piker Argues U.S. Actions Are Deadlier Than Al-Qaeda
Hasan Piker told Axios that pound-for-pound the United States has caused more deaths than al-Qaeda, arguing American policy has terrorized civilians around the world and can have severe domestic consequences. He cites the Minab, Iran school strike as an example and says the point is accountability to prevent further violence, while Abdul El-Sayed rejects the framing and Piker says the interview was nuanced but its teaser was treated as clickbait.
Stripe Declares the Singularity Began in January
Stripe tells shareholders (per Axios) that the AI singularity began January 1, basing it on a spike in new firm creation and a “quadrillion-dollar” economy—an argument critics say uses money as a tech milestone rather than evidence of true AI progress.
Trump says G7 ‘I am the boss’ remark was a light-hearted joke, not a show of power
US President Donald Trump told Axios that his viral “I am the boss” remark at the G7 Summit was a funny, unscripted moment made as he walked into a long table with seven world leaders, and that all of them understood it as humor rather than an assertion of dominance, amid ongoing talks that included Modi’s presence and Iran-related developments.
Trump's Iran deal 'near' claim: 37 times and counting
CNN’s analysis finds that Trump repeatedly insisted in public posts, interviews, and media appearances that a deal with Iran was near, tallying at least 37 such claims over more than two months since a ceasefire was announced, despite no final agreement materializing.
Nvidia-Powered Windows PCs Preview Next Week
Axios reports that Nvidia and Microsoft will unveil the first Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips next week, including devices from Microsoft’s Surface line and other makers like Dell, at the Computex show in Taiwan and Microsoft’s Build conference in San Francisco. The move aligns with Nvidia’s push to design Windows-compatible CPUs using Arm tech, even as Qualcomm currently makes Arm-based Windows laptops and Intel/AMD remain dominant. Microsoft is also expected to showcase software to run AI tasks locally on Windows, with neither company commenting yet.
US set to reclassify marijuana amid Axios briefing
The Biden-era administration is reportedly moving to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, per Axios, which would place the drug among less dangerous substances and could lower tax burdens and ease funding for cannabis companies. The decision rests with the DEA and had not been officially commented on by the Justice Department at the time; markets reacted as cannabis stocks rose on the report, signaling a potential major shift in federal marijuana policy.
OpenAI tightens macOS security after Axios supply-chain hit
OpenAI says it detected a security issue tied to the Axios third‑party library but found no evidence that user data, systems, or IP were accessed. The incident stemmed from a North Korea–linked supply‑chain attack that compromised a GitHub Actions workflow used to download a malicious Axios version, which had access to signing and notarization material for macOS apps such as ChatGPT Desktop. OpenAI believes the signing certificate was not exfiltrated. The company is updating security certifications and requiring macOS users to install the latest OpenAI apps; older macOS versions will stop receiving updates after May 8. The root cause was a misconfiguration in the workflow, which has been fixed, and passwords/API keys were not affected.
Axios supply-chain breach delivers cross-platform RAT through fake dependency
Axios was hit by a supply-chain attack after attackers used compromised maintainer credentials to publish axios v1.14.1 and v0.30.4, which inject the fake dependency [email protected]. The postinstall script in that dependency drops a cross-platform RAT on macOS, Windows, and Linux, contacting a C2 server and delivering platform-specific payloads before self-deleting. Users should downgrade to 1.14.0 or 0.30.3, rotate credentials, remove plain-crypto-js from node_modules, audit CI/CD for the affected installs, and block egress to the C2 domain sfrclak.com. Axios itself wasn’t modified; the malicious behavior resided entirely in a transitive dependency, with additional vendored packages also distributing the malware.
Trump pressed Iran strike amid reluctant aides, fueled by overconfidence
Axios reports that President Trump pushed for a military strike on Iran despite staff warnings, with insiders describing him as being 'high on his own supply' after earlier strikes and overestimating his ability to topple the regime; the White House had launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, and several aides questioned the plan while Trump publicly defended the operation and downplayed its costs.
Inside the White House Rift Over Trump's Iran War
Axios reports senior White House officials fear ‘buyer’s remorse’ over Trump’s Iran war, saying he overestimated how quickly he could topple the regime and warning of an escalation trap as casualties mount. The piece highlights fractures within Trump’s inner circle, though the White House denies any split. Separate coverage details Trump’s hostile exchange with a female ABC News reporter aboard Air Force One and his pressure on allies over joining the conflict, underscoring growing volatility as the Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten to widen the war.
Trump claims Iran near surrender as Tehran vows revenge
During a private G7 virtual meeting, Trump said Iran was near surrender after U.S. military actions, while acknowledging uncertainty about Iran’s leadership. Several G7 leaders pressed to end the war and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rose. Hours later, Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to avenge martyrs and open new fronts, signaling escalation in the conflict.
Trump: Iran conflict near end, says there’s little left to hit
U.S. president Donald Trump told Axios there’s “practically nothing left” to target in Iran and that the war there would end soon, adding that “any time I want it to end, it will end,” amid ongoing strikes aimed at Iran’s military and nuclear program.
Jim VandeHei on Axios's Strategy in the Post-News Era
Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discusses how the traditional news ecosystem is broken and how the company aims to adapt in the post-news era by focusing on trustworthy reporting, navigating AI's influence, and expanding local coverage to help people better understand and navigate the rapidly changing information landscape.
Elon Musk's Tumultuous Ties with Trump: A Mar-a-Lago Clash
A source from Donald Trump's transition team has denied reports of a "massive blowup" between Elon Musk and Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago, as claimed by Axios. The report suggested tensions over Epshteyn's influence on Trump's appointments, but the source insists Musk and Epshteyn are collaborating well. Musk's influence within Trump's circle is reportedly causing friction among long-time Trump associates.