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In 2018, Florida passed a historic ballot initiative to allow most felons in the state to vote. Now, 10 men with felony convictions are facing voter fraud charges, for voting before paying fines they did not know existed. Plus: what’s riding on the semiconductor bill. And: the Biden administration tries to address the threat of extreme heat. Guests: Axios' Margaret Harding McGill, and Bianca Fortis, reporting fellow at ProPublicaCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Chip funding bill clears key Senate hurdle A Government Official Helped Them Register. Now They’ve Been Charged With Voter Fraud (ProPublica) Heat.gov Greenland ice melt kicks into high gear Wildfire near Yosemite is now California's biggest this season

Last week, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, announced major changes to its app. Instead of the Facebook feed we’re all used to -- with posts from friends and family -- the app will look a lot more like TikTok. As Axios’ Scott Rosenberg writes, this marks the end of almost two decades of social networking as we knew it. Plus: Pope Francis makes a historic apology to the Indigenous people of Canada. And: civilian defense training in Taiwan, as tensions with China grow. Guests: Axios' Scott Rosenberg and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Sunset of the social network View from Taiwan: China's threats shouldn't dissuade Pelosi from visiting Pope Francis asks Indigenous victims for forgiveness during Canada trip

There are now more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox outside Africa, where the spread began, including nearly 3,000 cases in the US. Plus: Trump’s revenge mindset. And: a milestone for Indigenous people in India. Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Jonathan Swan.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Monkeypox declared a global emergency by WHO CDC confirms first U.S. cases of monkeypox in children Trump's revenge Jan. 6th committee drives home its case against Trump

In its last summer hearing, the House Select Committee made the case last night that President Trump’s actions on January 6th and the days following were indefensible. Almost three hours of testimony, texts and video argued that the former president chose not to act to protect the Capitol, despite the pleas of almost all those around him.Plus, Jonathan Swan’s exclusive new look into Trump’s planning for a second termGuests: Axios' Mike Allen and Jonathan Swan.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Cheney: "Trump made a purposeful choice to violate his oath of office" A radical plan for Trump’s second term

There’s been movement this week in a Georgia investigation into whether former President Trump interfered in the 2020 election. 16 Republicans who apparently participated in a fake elector scheme have been named as targets by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Plus, advice for staying cool. And, new bipartisan legislation that aims to protect future elections. Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt and Nicole Cobler; Axios Today listeners.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify before Atlanta Trump investigation panel Georgia election criminal probe names 16 GOP electors as "targets" How to stay cool in a summer blackout

With the midterms less than four months away, Republicans are lagging behind Democrats in grassroots fundraising: In the 10 most competitive Senate races, Democrats are out raising Republicans by more than $100 million with small dollar donors. Plus, police monitoring private surveillance video. And, the House votes to protect same-sex marriage. Guests: Axios' Lachlan Markay and Ina FriedCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: GOP's grassroots money problem [draft--needs updating] House passes bill to codify marriage equality with large bipartisan support

We’re struggling at once with high inflation in the U.S. -- and the possibility of a recession. And some economists are arguing that the steps being taken to ease inflation could actually cause a recession. And would that be even worse? Plus: how the end of Roe v. Wade may overwhelm foster care systems. And: a warning that we face “collective suicide” by climate change. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Russell Contreras.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: A recession would be worse than this End of Roe v. Wade may overwhelm foster care systems Europe heat wave turns deadly as France and U.K. brace for hottest days on record

France and the U.K. are facing record-high temperatures this week, in what’s shaping up to be one of the worst heat waves on record in western Europe. And a wildfire crisis has caused thousands to evacuate parts of Spain, Portugal and France. Plus: watching a political realignment in real time. And: how swing state voters feel about Trump’s role in the January 6th riot. Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Josh Kraushaar.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Historic heat wave, wildfires hit Europe as temperatures climb in U.S. The great realignment Focus groups: Wisconsin swing voters say Trump guilty for Jan. 6

President Biden escaped his low approval ratings here in the U.S., this week, with a warm welcome in Israel – kicking off a trip to the Mideast to meet with nearly a dozen leaders. It’s Biden’s first trip to the region since taking office, after campaigning on promises like holding Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and reviving the Iran nuclear deal.Plus: the rollout of a new national suicide hotline number.Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Adriel BettelheimCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Scoop: Israel OKs Red Sea islands deal, paving way for Saudi normalization steps Biden: U.S. is "not going to wait forever" for Iran on nuclear deal New 988 suicide hotline goes live July 16 If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

New June inflation numbers released Wednesday show the Consumer Price Index rose 9.1% since last year - the fastest annual pace since November 1981. To make matters worse, wages are not keeping up. Plus: the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is running out of money. And: the millennial friendship crisis. Guests: Axios' Neil Irwin, Stef Kight and Erica PandeyCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: America's inflation problem gets worse Scoop: ICE is short $345 million, poised to spend more than ever Axios Finish Line: Making friends