Axios

Eight people remain hospitalized after the Atlantic Asphalt tanker crashed into the American Heritage riverboat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Mayor Helena Moreno said Saturday afternoon.

The big picture: Authorities said it will take weeks to fully remove the American Heritage from the river.

The Trump administration has opened the door to more media consolidation as federal antitrust investigations remain near 15-year lows.

Why it matters: That environment inspired companies to pursue transactions that might have faced greater scrutiny under former President Biden. But many of those deals now face unexpected scrutiny at the state level.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen is picking up endorsements in his challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.

Why it matters: The leadership fight exposes divisions within the Democratic Party days after its sweeping midterm victory, with some demanding a new direction and others crediting Schumer for the historic blue wave.

As House Democrats barrel toward a speakership coronation, Senate Dems are getting their first contested race for leader in over 30 years.

Why it matters: Democrats have spent years tearing themselves apart over the party's direction — without forcing their leaders to win a head-to-head vote.

The number of split-party Senate delegations is on track to triple in January, leaving senators to make up fast after a cycle that became deeply personal.

Why it matters: Personal beefs can make it harder to coordinate on home state priorities, funding and judges.

Courts and governments worldwide felt the impact of this week's Microsoft outage, which sidelined work and stymied communication.

Why it matters: When Microsoft's popular workplace software went offline Thursday, it meant an extended lunch break for some offices — but for the courts and governments, it raised questions about the vulnerabilities of the technology underpinning justice and governance.

In a stunning upset, Democrat Eileen Laubacher has unseated Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado's traditionally conservative 4th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Why it matters: Laubacher is the district's first Democrat elected to Congress in 18 years, flipping a longtime Republican stronghold and ousting one of President Trump's longtime allies.

The controversy surrounding Nvidia's former CEO Jensen Huang has spiraled into a complex, wide-ranging scandal that has swept up powerful figures in tech and politics — with potentially far-reaching consequences for those involved.

Why it matters: Nvidia became the backbone of the AI boom, and the fallout from Huang's exit could further shake investor confidence in an industry already worried about soaring spending and national security risks.

The movement to prevent House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) from becoming speaker is struggling to get off the ground due to a fatal flaw: Nobody else wants the job.

Why it matters: Despite the phone calls and online petitions, the demands from progressive holdouts, Jeffries' ascent has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

An international union representing office and professional workers is urging Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to abandon his bid for majority leader.

Why it matters: The snub marks the second time in as many days that a union has come out against Schumer in the battle to lead Senate Democrats.