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5 big things

1.What it will mean for the economy if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed

  • Neil Irwin
Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge on U.S., Israel
2.Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge on U.S., Israel
Americans blame Trump the most for high gas prices
3.Americans blame Trump the most for high gas prices
Senate housing affordability bill will face problems in House
4.Senate housing affordability bill will face problems in House
 Airports seek donations for federal workers missing pay
5. Airports seek donations for federal workers missing pay
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    • Ben Geman
    55 mins ago
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    Politics & Policy
    What the Jones Act does and how a Trump suspension could affect fuel prices
    Illustration of an anchor with an American flag around it

    Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

    The Trump administration might suspend requirements that only U.S. ships can carry cargo between domestic ports as officials look to temper rising gasoline prices.

    Why it matters: Possible waivers of the 1920 law, the Jones Act, show how the Trump administration is scrambling to ease the fuel price shock from the Iran war.

    Go deeper (2 min. read)
    • Andrew Solender
    Updated 4 hours ago
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    Politics & Policy
    Jim Clyburn seeks another term in Congress at 85
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    Rep. Jim Clyburn attends an event with then-President Joe Biden at the International African American Museum in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2025. Photo: Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images

    Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Thursday he will seek another term in Congress, bucking a trend of generational change that has prompted other older House Democrats to retire.

    Why it matters: The 85-year-old is poised to be the third-oldest member of Congress if reelected, with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), 85, and former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), 86, both retiring.

    Go deeper (1 min. read)
    • Madison Mills
    10 hours ago
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    Technology
    Don't get used to cheap AI
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    Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

    AI may never be as cheap to use as it is today.

    Why it matters: AI companies are hooking users with low prices that won't last — straight out of the Amazon and Uber playbook.

    Go deeper (2 min. read)

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