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U.S. aid to Ukraine is becoming a lightning rod issue among Republicans who are positioning themselves for 2024. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made waves this week when he came out against U.S. support in Ukraine.

• Plus, a lifeline for First Republic Bank.
• And, cutting down on the cost of streaming.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Javier E. David and Rahul Mukherjee.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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• Two Americas Index: Ukraine divides conservatives
• First Republic rescue calms markets, but worst not over yet
• Streaming Optimizer

In Texas on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said he would rule "as soon as possible" on whether to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs involved in medication abortion.

• Plus, the tech industry implodes and advances all at once.

Guests: Axios' Oriana González and Scott Rosenberg.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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• Abortion pill ruling could create a tempest for FDA's drug approval process
• OpenAI releases major new chatbot engine
• Meta to cut 10,000 more jobs, eliminate 5,000 openings