Axios

Pete Buttigieg is widely admired as a first-class communicator. But many Democrats think he's lacking as an administrator — and are pointing to his time as President Biden's transportation secretary.

Why it matters: Several of Buttigieg's potential rivals for the 2028 Democratic nomination for president are quietly beginning to pick at his work in Biden's Cabinet as a vulnerability, rather than an asset.

Gambling culture is enveloping American sports, politics, media and trading, bringing betting out of the shadows and into the mainstream in a way that disturbs some and exhilarates others.

Why it matters: What was once a fringe vice is fast becoming a mass-market habit — raising urgent questions about addiction, fairness and who should regulate the business of betting on almost anything.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved up his visit to Washington and is expected to meet with President Trump on Wednesday to discuss the negotiations with Iran, the prime minister's office said in a statement.

Why it matters: The announcement of the urgent visit comes a day after Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held negotiations in Oman with Iran's foreign minister over a potential nuclear deal.

Creators have rewritten the rules of media and marketing, pushing every sector to reckon with a rapidly growing new economic force.

Why it matters: Companies that move too slowly to adapt risk losing cultural relevance and the next generation of consumers.

Retailers are tapping creators as collaborators and encouraging their employees to become online ambassadors.

Why it matters: Consumer products that sell are the ones discovered and championed by trusted online voices.

Everyone from cement specialists to physical therapists are building followings around their expertise.

Why it matters: The creator playbook works beyond consumer brands as industries built on trust and specialization benefit from humanizing their craft.