For reference, Axios is the news organization that is especially nice to Trump, so they have given them more access then almost all other organizations.
Don't think that's quite right. It's a new site that focuses on keeping their news items very short and digestible, and was founded by Politico alums who probably brought their own networks of sources. They broke a number of stories about the AHCA as it bounced around the House. Doesn't really have an editorial section AFAIK.
From my understanding, they largely seem to avoid stories that are harsh or overtly critical of the Trump administration.
They get access by being willing vessels to voice their side of the argument. Right or wrong. And they pepper their coverage with stuff like
this. Again, right or wrong. It seems to keep them in the good graces of people in Trump's inner-circle in a way it hasn't with other outlets(and so I keep hearing on various random podcasts like FP, Pod Save America, NPR Politics etc.).
The only reason I really mentioned it was because Axios has a better then many track record on these things(developments on internal decision-making). So I am inclined to think barring a last minute meeting(since i've read Trump seems to often go with the advice of the last person he talks to lol), this is unfortunately likely a done deal.
