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Axios' Courtenay Brown and Sen. Bill Hagerty in conversation at Axios House D.C. Photo: Kris Tripplaar for Axios

WASHINGTON – America's next chapter hinges on how it navigates global conflict while sustaining confidence at home, speakers said at Axios House D.C.

Why it matters: As the nation commemorates 250 years of independence, questions about U.S. leadership abroad, public optimism and economic growth are becoming increasingly intertwined.