Axios C-Suite: What Jim learned for the week of April 18
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By Jim Vandehei
Published on April 20, 2026.
The weekly Axios C-Suite newsletter highlights the most interesting '28 candidate to watch: AOC, who could run for the Senate in New York against Chuck Schumer or run for president as the Bernie Sanders far-left heir apparent, is considered a strong contender for the presidency. She is also the only serious contender to sign onto Bernie's data center moratorium bill and the Bernie-affiliated outside group More Perfect Union's goal is to stop Waymo. The article also discusses the potential for President Trump to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general and then oust Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, suggesting that he may do so. The report also highlights a potential vulnerability for the U.S. regarding China's control of rare-earth mining, separation and processing, and 90% of magnet manufacturing. Meanwhile, there are concerns that China might cut the country off from rare earth minerals as our supply of smart weapons systems in Iran, which all depend on rare earths. The author also notes that President Trump's lack of concern over losing the House and Senate seats and plans to pardon most of the Dems will investigate.
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