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The clearest image to date of China's highly secretive spaceplane was circulated this week in a new Pentagon report identifying space threats.

Why it matters: The photo is further evidence of China's space advancements, and the findings from the Defense Intelligence Agency shine a light on Beijing's orbital arms buildup.

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Americans are turning out in droves to vote early ahead of the midterms, with unusually strong participation among Black, Hispanic and unaffiliated voters in several states, according to election researchers.

Why it matters: Early voting patterns could signal heightened voter engagement, but don't necessarily predict overall turnout or which party will benefit.

The most-aired ad in the closing stretch of Mississippi's Senate race features a Jeffrey Epstein survivor attacking GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith for voting against releasing files related to the convicted human trafficker.

Why it matters: In the past week, Hyde-Smith has been outgunned on the airwaves. AdImpact data shows that only one of the eight most-aired spots portrays her positively.

Democrats will happily tell you how good they feel about retaking the House on Tuesday — just as soon as they stop hyperventilating into a paper bag.

Why it matters: They've been burned too many times on Election Day to feel anything more than "nauseously optimistic," as one House Democrat put it to Axios.

The stakes in regulating digital assets now go far beyond cryptocurrencies, as the technology begins to reshape how money moves, financial markets operate and countries control their currencies.

Why it matters: The central challenge for governments is allowing the useful features of digital assets into mainstream finance while protecting financial stability, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group.

Four of America's biggest sportsbooks have poured more than $80 million into a political operation seeking to influence state elections ahead of the midterms, according to Federal Election Commission data reviewed by Axios.

Why it matters: Sportsbooks are ramping up their political spending as they seek broader legalization and navigate a growing rivalry with prediction markets.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, with two officials dissenting, including Lisa Cook, the governor President Trump is seeking to fire.

Why it matters: Fed officials have signaled they may raise rates again by year-end but are in no hurry, preferring to move gradually with more data in hand.

Thirty-one attorney general races could reshape who challenges President Trump in court and who holds some of America's biggest corporations accountable.

Why it matters: With Republicans controlling Washington, Democratic attorneys general have become some of the most powerful challengers curtailing the Trump administration's policies on elections, tariffs, federal funding, National Guard deployments and more.

Republicans fear that Vivek Ramaswamy's explosive attack ad featuring his opponent's estranged mother could cost them the Ohio governor's race, based on new internal polling that shows him falling further behind, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: The poll's findings underscore Republicans' anxiety over Ramaswamy's decision to air the deeply personal attack on Democrat Amy Acton despite warnings from some fellow Republicans that it crossed a line.