Axios

5 big things

1.Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks

Barak Ravid

2.Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

3.Trump admin shifts course on Medicare GLP-1 coverage

4.Scoop: Trump mulls extending waiver to ease U.S. oil shipments

5.Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Ina Fried
3 hours ago
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Technology
Hands-on with ChatGPT's powerful new image engine
An AI generated images of a fictional Mike Allen look-alike contest and an infographic making the case against candy corn. Images: Ina Fried via ChatGPT
ChatGPT's new image engine promises a host of improvements including better typography, access to the Web and an ability to reason. So Axios put it to the test.
Why it matters: Past image engines have proved initially popular with consumers, but had enough flaws to prevent broader use in business.
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Hans Nichols
12 hours ago
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Politics & Policy
Thune nudges Trump to "wrap up" Fed probe
Photo: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is pressing the Trump administration to end the GOP staring contest over Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair.
Why it matters: Frustration inside the Senate GOP conference is mounting over the own goal they see President Trump making on issues central to their political survival: spurring economic growth and taming inflation.
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Madison Mills
Updated 12 hours ago
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Technology
SpaceX nears deal with Cursor
Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios; Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
SpaceX said Tuesday it has agreed to a deal with AI coding startup Cursor that could result in an acquisition or $10 billion investment.
Why it matters: The deal underscores SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's push to make his company into an AI powerhouse ahead of its potential IPO, which may be the largest in history.
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