Axios

WATER VALLEY, Miss. — Rahm Emanuel is coming — whether Democrats like it or not.

• "There's two wings in our party right now, and I hope to dominate one of them," Emanuel, the fiery former Chicago mayor, told Axios in Mississippi last week as he tested his potential 2028 run for president with a focus on education.
• "There's a resistance wing dominated by Gavin [Newsom]. And there's a renewal wing that will be as forceful in fighting for America as the other wing is in fighting Trump."

Why it matters: Emanuel — who was chief of staff under President Obama and a senior adviser to President Clinton — is betting that come 2028, the country and Democratic primary voters will be less focused on President Trump than the party's base is now.

Google and Shopify, along with retailers, unveiled a new standard to help AI autonomously complete purchases across different shopping platforms.

Why it matters: AI is getting better at helping people shop — and it's already influencing buying decisions.

Alphabet-owned Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to an additional 150 Walmart stores across the U.S., stretching from Los Angeles to Miami.

Why it matters: Last-minute drone delivery of a carton of eggs or baby wipes might seem fanciful to most people. But the future is already here if you live in Dallas — where some Walmart customers order delivery by Wing three times a week.

Walmart said Sunday it is bringing its shopping experience directly into Google's AI assistant, Gemini, letting customers discover products, build carts and purchase without leaving the chat.

Why it matters: This marks the latest step by the world's largest retailer in using AI to streamline shopping and checkout.

MAGA is pressing the Trump administration to write a new chapter in America's expansionist history — one that adds territory and influence as part of a new Western empire.

Why it matters: On its face, MAGA's imperial turn is a head-spinning reversal for a movement built around hostility to "endless wars" in the Middle East.

The days of quiet quitting are over. Gen Z is navigating today's tough job market with side gigs.

Why it matters: Over half of Gen Z (57%) now have a side gig, compared to 21% of boomers and older, according to The Harris Poll, which dubbed them "America's first true 'side hustle' generation."