Axios

The AI revolution presents "the most profound moment of change in our lifetimes" and Americans are rightly concerned about how that will affect them, Sen. David McCormick (R-Pa.) told Axios' Mike Allen at a News Shapers event Wednesday.

Why it matters: McCormick is an AI champion on Capitol Hill, but he acknowledged that it comes with risks to Americans, the environment and economy that must be mitigated.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines while meeting with President Trump last month, according to multiple reports.

Why it matters: Corporate America has concluded that federal antitrust approval now comes from the top.

Vice President Vance will head to Iowa later this month to host a pair of events ahead of the fall midterms, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Vance's April 30 appearances will be aimed at helping Republicans in this fall's elections. They'll also be part of his first visit to an early primary state ahead of a widely expected bid for president in 2028.