Axios

Union leaders are escalating their anti-AI rhetoric, portraying the industry's leaders as profit-hungry "oligarchs" eager to replace humans.

Why it matters: The contours of the emerging AI economy are still shapable — and the labor movement is eager to influence what it looks like.

House Democrats failed Thursday to pass a war powers resolution that would constrain President Trump's ability to wage war with Iran.

Why it matters: It is the third time Democrats have tried and failed to pass an Iran war powers resolution, which some lawmakers fear will be seen as a green light to the Trump administration to keep ignoring Congress.

The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission vowed Thursday to investigate insider trading in prediction markets and bristled at the suggestion that he would impose regulations favoring the Trump family.

Why it matters: Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are facing growing pressure to prevent insiders from profiting from their knowledge on issues like politics, sports and war.

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) is pressing four leading AI voice cloning companies for details about how they're preventing scammers from abusing their tools in their schemes, according to letters first shared with Axios.

Why it matters: Congress is considering new laws to rein in the growing number of scams targeting Americans, and letters like these can signal where lawmakers may take action.

Early signs are emerging that the energy shock could aid the global spread of renewable power, batteries, electric cars and other climate-friendly tech.

Why it matters: The throttling of oil and gas transit — together with higher prices — has short- and long-term consequences for use and economics of different fuels.

As part of a surge in patriotic programming to commemorate America's 250th birthday, Bank of America announced a $5 million gift to the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which opens July 4 in the Badlands of North Dakota.

• The inaugural exhibitions include a show by legendary photographer David Hume Kennerly, who has documented 13 consecutive presidents and was chief White House photographer during the Ford administration.

America, we have a problem: Young adults are scared and unprepared for the AI revolution upending their early career choices and prospects.

• They tell pollsters they're frightened, even angry, about AI's fast arrival. They're rightly unnerved by a tough job market for college grads. And most aren't remotely equipped by schools to be AI-savvy.

Why it matters: This is a growing problem for just about everyone — kids, educators, employers and politicians.

New polling shows an uptick in religious fervor among young men, even as overall U.S. levels remain near historic lows.

Why it matters: Gen Z still has the highest share of religiously unaffiliated adults in modern history. But small hints of a religious rebound have spawned speculation about how that could reshape politics, culture wars and church strategy for years to come.

The Iran war is hurting countries far from the Middle East that have no direct involvement in the conflict — and while the U.S. has largely escaped the worst economic impacts, experts warn this could soon change.

Why it matters: As American and Iranian negotiators inch toward a peac deal, the conflict is hurting countries the U.S. relies on for key imports.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen renewed his attacks on the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Wednesday, criticizing party leaders for picking favorites in contested primaries, including in Maine.

Why it matters: For Van Hollen, forming the "Fight Club" to challenge President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wasn't really a choice. It was a response.