Axios

Live shopping is projected to more than triple in the U.S. by the end of the decade as retailers, creators and streaming platforms embrace the format.

Why it matters: After years of failed attempts to replicate China's livestream shopping boom, the U.S. market is finally gaining momentum.

With millions of dollars sitting in AI super PAC accounts, the industry's influence in the midterms is on track to expand.

Why it matters: AI groups have already become major players in congressional races, but the latest Federal Election Commission filings suggest that the biggest spending may lie ahead.