Axios

AI is coming for one of America's dirtiest jobs: changing tires.

Why it matters: Demand for tire service is accelerating, in part because EV tires need more frequent replacement — just as service shops struggle to hire technicians.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba on Thursday to meet with intelligence officials and Raúl Guillermo "Raulito" Rodríguez Castro, the grandson of former leader Raúl Castro.

The big picture: Cuba is facing a crippling fuel shortage and economic crisis due in part to U.S. sanctions. President Trump has repeatedly indicated he wants regime change, though a CIA official said Ratcliffe emphasized that cooperation is possible if the government makes "fundamental changes."

The House Ethics Committee said it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a "hostile work environment" in a statement Thursday.

Why it matters: Axios has reported that Edwards engaged in inappropriate conduct towards two female staffers in their 20s, including one who later complained about his behavior and feared retaliation. That probe was prompted in part by Edwards' conduct toward female staffers.