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Herb Scribner
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• Senior associate, audience @axios.com
• Previous: Washington Post, Deseret News, Soccer Newsday
• Followed by KFC on X
• Self-published author of 'Not Afraid Of You,' The Pen Saga
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🚨 One big thing — I am back with @axios.com

—This time, I’ll be working as a senior audience associate to expand readership and audience.

—Never been a better time to report the news and why it matters in Smart Brevity. Let’s go. 😎
NEW by me -- A look at why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal

--Leverage went to GOP
--Trump's pressure worked
--Leadership issues

More here...
Here's why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal
Many lawmakers, pundits and party leaders have suggested that Democrats folded in their standoff against Republicans.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is sad
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW by me -- What to do if the FAA cuts or cancels your flight

Flight reductions and cancelations are coming. Here's what you can do and what's available to help:
What to do if the FAA cuts or cancels your flight
Hundreds of daily flights could be cut over the FAA's reductions.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“Across the fast-food industry, traffic from lower-income customers has fallen nearly double digits, while higher-income visits are up by a similar amount.”
Why McDonald's is eating part of the cost of your $5 value meal
McDonald's is splitting the cost of value meals with franchisees — a sign of how inflation is squeezing low-income consumers.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Nvidia CEO says China on track "to win the AI race"
Nvidia CEO says China on track "to win the AI race"
Jensen Huang tells the FT that he is concerned about a potential regulatory burden on AI.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NEW by me -- Why Trump wants to nuke the filibuster and what it takes to make it happen
Why Trump wants to nuke the filibuster and how it could actually happen
Politicians have called to end the filibuster before. But senators have hesitated over fears of the long-term impact.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
CEO criticises western ‘cynicism’ while Beijing loosens regulations and cuts energy costs for data centres
www.ft.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Eggnog Latte will return to Starbucks this year.
a man with a bandage on his nose is talking on a cell phone and saying `` i won '' .
ALT: a man with a bandage on his nose is talking on a cell phone and saying `` i won '' .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Accidentally clicked the Apple Sports app and this hit me really hard.
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Trump posts on election night >>
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
🚨 Zohran Mamdani wins NYC's mayor race
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC's mayor race
The race to lead the Big Apple captivated the nation.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Another NEW one by me -- Here's when to expect election results tonight in New York City, Virginia and other races
When to expect election results tonight in New York City, Virginia and other key races
Following the election results tonight? It might take several hours to see all the results.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
NEW by me -- US could see closed airspace, "mass chaos" next week if shutdown doesn't end, DOT warns
US could see closed airspace, "mass chaos" next week if shutdown doesn't end, Duffy says
Travelers have already seen widespread disruptions at airports over staffing shortages.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW by me -- Why November SNAP benefits may not be available for several weeks or months
Why November SNAP benefits may not be available for several weeks or months
The USDA says that state systems which distribute benefits are different, which could cause delays.
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"What if AI’s promise for American business proves to be a mirage? What happens then?"
Here’s How the AI Crash Happens
The U.S. is becoming an Nvidia-state.
www.theatlantic.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers set to end
Super Sentai: Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers reportedly ending
The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.
www.bbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
October moved too damn fast.

That said, Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NEW by me -- The United States hasn't tested nuclear weapons in three decades — but that might be about to change.

Here's why the U.S. and world stopped testing nuclear weapons.
Why the U.S. stopped testing nuclear bombs
The military played a large role in the testing of nuclear weapons for decades.
www.axios.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🚨 U.S. will start testing nuclear bombs after three-decade hiatus, Trump says
U.S. will start testing nuclear bombs after three-decade hiatus, Trump says
The U.S. last tested a nuke in 1992.
www.axios.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
☢️ President Trump says in Truth Social post tonight that U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons again.

— The US hasn’t tested nuclear weapons in three decades. This is a major shift in policy.
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
NEW by me -- A look at what to do with your EBT card in November after SNAP benefits lapse

Spoiler: Don't throw it away
What to do with your EBT card in November after SNAP benefits lapse
Saved SNAP benefits are expected to roll over into November.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
💰Nvidia surged at the market open, becoming the first company ever to be worth more than $5 trillion.

--It became the first $4 trillion company less than four months ago.
Nvidia becomes the world's first $5 trillion company
It's worth almost $1 trillion more than the next-closest competitor.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Worth your time — a look at how an AI job apocalypse unfolds

“Almost every company is planning to slow hiring in the short term, and operate with much smaller human workforces in the future.”
Behind the Curtain: How an AI jobs apocalypse unfolds
Listen closely when companies announce big plans for smaller workforces.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW by me -- What Trump's saying about his cognitive test results

--Trump's comments on his intelligence and mental capabilities come as most Americans want presidents to share their health records.
What Trump's saying about his cognitive test results
Trump told reporters today that he took a cognitive test at Walter Reed.
www.axios.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM