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5 big things

1.U.S. and Iran inch toward framework deal to end war, U.S. officials say

2.It's been a weird 24 hours for the Fed

3.Mike Johnson delays FISA renewal vote after conservative revolt

4.Exclusive: U.K.-Ukraine duo beats Americans at their own drone game

5.Scoop: Dems file 6 impeachment articles against Hegseth

Andrew Childers
6 hours ago
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Technology
Exclusive: AI's revolution comes with risks, Sen. McCormick says
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., is seen after the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on April 14. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
The AI revolution presents "the most profound moment of change in our lifetimes" and Americans are rightly concerned about how that will affect them, Sen. David McCormick (R-Pa.) told Axios' Mike Allen at a News Shapers event Wednesday.
Why it matters: McCormick is an AI champion on Capitol Hill, but he acknowledged that it comes with risks to Americans, the environment and economy that must be mitigated.
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Dan Primack
7 hours ago
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Business
Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump
Photo: Aaron Schwartz/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines while meeting with President Trump last month, according to multiple reports.
Why it matters: Corporate America has concluded that federal antitrust approval now comes from the top.
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Alex Isenstadt
9 hours ago
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Politics & Policy
Scoop: Vance heading to Iowa for midterm events
Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Vice President Vance will head to Iowa later this month to host a pair of events ahead of the fall midterms, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Vance's April 30 appearances will be aimed at helping Republicans in this fall's elections. They'll also be part of his first visit to an early primary state ahead of a widely expected bid for president in 2028.
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