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What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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A.M. Edition for Mar. 3. The State Department is expanding its diplomatic pullback from the Middle East after the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was attacked by an Iranian drone. Plus, with tourists and expats looking on, Persian Gulf nations have thus far managed to intercept the majority of drones and missiles directed at them by Iran. But Oxford Analytica’s Rawan Maayeh explains that the countries are struggling to balance a tough response to Iran’s attacks with the desire to end fighting and restore a sense of calm. And limited flight operations resume in Dubai, even as airspace across much of the Middle East remains shut. Luke Vargas hosts.
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P.M. Edition for Mar. 2. President Trump said the U.S. operation in Iran will go on as long as necessary, and more U.S. troops are being ordered to the region. Journal reporter Aaron Zitner joins from Washington to discuss how that’s going over among Trump’s base. Plus, oil prices are rising because of threats to the critical Strait of Hormuz. We hear from WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jinjoo Lee about how this conflict could send oil prices higher. And in Texas, tomorrow’s Republican Senate primary has gotten heated. WSJ politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez says Republican party leaders worry it might provide an opportunity for Democrats. Alex Ossola hosts.
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1A.M. Edition for Mar. 2. Iran is broadening the scope of its response to U.S. and Israeli strikes by targeting airports and other civilian sites in neighboring Gulf states. WSJ Middle East editor Andrew Dowell discusses the effect those attacks could have in deepening the Gulf’s resolve to fight back. Plus, WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains how Iran’s leadership is reacting to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. And Dow Jones commodities reporter Giulia Petroni breaks down how fighting is sending oil prices surging and upending global supply chains. Luke Vargas hosts.
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The launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran by the U.S. and Israel marks the beginning of what President Trump hopes is the end of the regime in Tehran and its nuclear program. While Trump is calling on Iranians to take control of the government, Iran is hitting back with a barrage of missiles and drones targeted at Israel and U.S. bases across the Middle East. The strikes risk sparking a wider conflict in one of the world's most economically important regions. In this special episode of What's News Sunday, host Luke Vargas is joined by WSJ national-security reporter Alex Ward and WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin to discuss the strikes, Iran's response and the political debate taking shape in Washington.
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Further Reading:
Trump Rolls the Dice on Regime Change
Who’s Who in the Iranian Regime
Why Did U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Fail?
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How did the Warner Bros. bidding war affect Netflix and Paramount stock? And why are private lenders selling off sharply? Plus, what do investors think of Block’s steep layoffs? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 27. After weeks of tension between the Pentagon and Anthropic, President Trump said that all federal agencies will end their use of Anthropic’s technology. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins to discuss the busy week for AI companies and the military. Plus, the U.S. is building up its preparations for a possible attack on Iran with the arrival of a second aircraft carrier to the region. And markets finish a tumultuous month on a downswing. Alex Ossola hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Feb. 27. Pakistan declares open war with Afghanistan following a series of cross-border attacks. WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains why the historically allied neighbours are now fighting and why the conflict could have widespread consequences. Plus, Paramount wins the bidding war for Warner Discovery as Netflix bows out. And Anthropic rejects a Pentagon ultimatum to loosen its AI guardrails. Daniel Bach hosts.
Learn more about the software sector’s $1.6 trillion meltdown in the latest episode of the Tech News Briefing podcast.
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 26. Last year, the U.S. had net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression: More people left than came. Record numbers of American citizens left the country. WSJ world enterprise chief Joe Parkinson discusses what’s driving these departures. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount’s revised offer to buy it is superior to the deal it has with Netflix. And in a closed-door, videotaped deposition in front of a GOP-led House committee, Hillary Clinton said she has no information about Jeffrey Epstein. Alex Ossola hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Feb. 26. The U.S. sends fighter jets to Israel, ramping up the pressure on Iran ahead of the nuclear talks in Geneva. Plus, WSJ’s Betsy McKay explains why an increasing number of American adults under 55 are dying of heart attacks. And HSBC’s Frank Lee gives his take on another blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia, and whether the recent concerns around AI’s impact on software stocks are in fact overblown. Daniel Bach hosts.
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 25. Businesses are still figuring out whether they’ll get tariff refunds after last week’s Supreme Court decision. But some aren’t waiting for an answer; WSJ reporter Caitlin McCabe discusses how they’re selling their tariff refund claims to Wall Street traders. Plus, four people on a U.S.-registered speedboat were shot and killed after exchanging fire with Cuba's border guard. And prediction-market platform Kalshi has fined two users for breaking its rules. While it’s the first time the company has done so publicly, Journal reporter Krystal Hur says it likely won’t be the last. Alex Ossola hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Feb. 25. In the longest State of the Union address on record, President Trump tried to persuade Americans that the economy is in better shape than many think it is. WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw parses the speech where Trump doubled down on his tariffs, immigration policies and attacks on Democrats. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery says the latest takeover bid from Paramount could top the best offer from Netflix. And, Anthropic says it could roll back the safety commitments it’s known for - if a rival releases a superior AI model. Daniel Bach hosts.
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 24. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a meeting today that the company has until Friday to comply with the Pentagon’s demands on using its artificial-intelligence models, or Anthropic’s contract may be canceled. Plus, Meta and AMD announce a chip deal worth $100 billion. Journal reporter Robbie Whelan discusses what the deal entails, and why it’s got investors excited. And, in an exclusive, we’re reporting that the Trump administration is considering requiring banks to collect citizenship information from customers. Alex Ossola hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Feb. 24. The Trump administration is considering new national security tariffs on a half-dozen industries, after the Supreme Court last week invalidated many of the president’s second-term levies. That ruling has prompted companies like FedEx, Revlon and Costco to file suit. Plus, President Trump is expected to tout the U.S. economy in his State of the Union later. But as WSJ’s Alex Frangos explains, the economic report card is a bit more mixed. And, Ukraine marks a grim milestone as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Daniel Bach hosts.
A look at Apple’s push to build an all-American chip.
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 23. U.S. stocks were down today after the latest tariff moves over the weekend, while U.S. business leaders are scrambling to figure out what this means for them. We hear from reporter Chip Cutter about the questions they have and how they’re trying to address them. Plus, Anthropic has accused three Chinese AI companies of using its Claude model to improve their own systems. WSJ reporter Robert McMillan discusses why Anthropic says that’s a threat to national security… and its business. And the Pentagon is flagging risks of a major operation against Iran to President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts.
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A.M. Edition for Feb. 23. After Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, new tariffs are on the table. But WSJ correspondent Tom Fairless says President Trump’s favored tool for remaking global trade hasn’t helped to shrink the U.S. trade deficit, with many U.S. trade partners now subsidizing their export-driven economies. Plus, violence erupts in Mexico after the military kills the country’s most powerful drug kingpin, escalating the government’s crackdown on cartels.
And the once-boring ETF market is embracing more exotic and risky bets, with asset managers looking to grab a slice of the fees they generate. Daniel Bach hosts.
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France recently ordered government workers to stop using American videoconferencing tools like Teams or Zoom and instead use a program developed by the French state. The move is just the latest example of a growing “tech sovereignty” trend, as countries seek to build their own digital technologies to reduce their dependence on the U.S. private sector. Luke Vargas speaks to the man leading France’s “digital sovereignty” push, David Amiel, France’s Minister for State Reform, and to WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner about what it could all mean for Silicon Valley.
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Why did Walmart fall on strong earnings? And how are Omnicom’s big cost cuts boosting its stock? Plus, will a major FDA reversal change Moderna’s fortunes? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.
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P.M. Edition for Feb. 20. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the president exceeded his powers when he imposed global tariffs, Trump responded by announcing 10% global tariffs under a different legal authority. WSJ economic policy reporter Gavin Bade breaks down what happened and the implications. Plus, U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that between 15,000 to 20,000 people are now at large in Syria after an ISIS detention camp collapsed. And Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar is one of few Republicans saying that Trump’s hard-line deportation policies might cost the GOP the midterms. Journal political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez tells us what she discussed with Salazar in a recent interview. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Bonus Episode for Feb. 20. Financial results from homebuilders PulteGroup, D.R. Horton and Toll Brothers give investors a peek at the forces shaping housing markets across the country ahead of the all-important spring selling season. Wall Street Journal national housing reporter Nicole Friedman discusses insights into affordability and regional differences. Veronica Dagher hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.
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A.M. Edition for Feb. 20. Authorities from France, Norway, the U.K. and elsewhere across Europe are investigating evidence of potential crimes within recently-released Jeffrey Epstein files, while Justice Department officials say those documents warrant no further prosecutions. WSJ reporter Matthew Dalton breaks down their differing approaches. Plus, warning signs from the private-credit market invite comparisons to the runup to the global financial crisis. And President Trump orders the release of government files on UFOs after former President Obama says aliens exist. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
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its correct name is "Persian Gulf".
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It's a shame to see that the WSJ buried and misconstrued the last news item about the judge denying the release of the Grand Jury information of the Epstein case. The judge lambasted the justice department in his ruling and basically called out Pam Bondi for even making this request as using the judicial system as a tool for political distractions.
why can't the interviewer take her job seriously? Less laughing inappropriately would help.
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Who ever the lady (Vivian) is reporting about the campaigning she is obviously very bias. She says the rhetoric on the right is so much more vicious than the left and of we are all honest the left is just as vicious. She wording is so much softer/positive for the left as opposed to what she says about the left. it's sad when your editor just said in Sunday's interview that WSJ is truly unbiased.
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you don't need to add "reported".. enough with the passive voice. Israelis are doing atrocities. calling them out is not antisemitic... you can be cool with Jews but hate zio criminals
All the news put out of America goes to show how stupid so many of them are, and how dangerous it can be to let brainwashed.
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Rahm Emanuel sounds like a self serving politician in the worse sense. On the same day as the US Commerce Secretary is trying to improve relations with the US' largest trading partner. He as patronage appointed ambassador to Japan tries his best to start a trade war with China. What an idiot!
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Enough Monarch, PLEASE, there are more important things happening on this planet to cover :/
How about instances of retailers falsely accusing customers of theft and having them arrested while using the self check out?