April Rubin

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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosPresident Trump on Thursday said American employees have too many holidays off work in his latest criticism of U.S. commemorations. Why it matters: The U.S. is among the least generous of its global counterparts for paid time off policies. Driving the news: "Too many non-working holidays in America," Trump said in a Juneteenth post on Truth Social. Former President Biden designated Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. "The workers don't want it either!" Trump added.

1 week ago | axios.com | April Rubin

Memphis Mayor Paul Young poses for a portrait in Memphis, Tennessee on April 25. Photo: Brandon Dill/ Washington Post via Getty ImagesA man was arrested and charged on Wednesday for stalking and attempted kidnapping of the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. The big picture: Recent political violence and threats against Democrats has unnerved lawmakers in a heightened partisan environment.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) arrives to observe court proceedings at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building on June 18. Photo: Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has issued guidance limiting congressional access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities after several lawmakers were barred from entry while attempting to conduct routine oversight visits.

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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosResidents of European travel hotspots are rallying against the effects of overtourism for the second consecutive summer. Why it matters: Protesters say post-COVID tourism booms, which don't show signs of slowing down, are increasing costs and pushing locals out of their neighborhoods and cities. Americans' summer travel to Europe is projected to increase for the fourth consecutive year, per a report from travel insurance company Allianz Partners.

1 week ago | axios.com | April Rubin

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosPresident Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to push TikTok's sale deadline for the third time this year. Why it matters: Trump's repeated delays on the ban have begun to tick off some Senate Republicans, more than a year after a bipartisan law was passed out of serious concerns for the app's threats to national security. ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese-owned parent company, has failed to sell the app to a U.S. buyer as required by the law.