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P.M. Edition for Oct. 9. As the government shutdown stretches beyond a week, federal employees—including air-traffic controllers—are working without pay. WSJ reporter Anvee Bhutani discusses how a shortage of those workers could be crucial in the fight to end the government shutdown. Plus, the Israeli government is expected to vote on the hostage deal, as President Trump, whose administration helped broker the deal, offers details about its timeline. And Lay's chips are getting a makeover for the MAHA era, with marketing that leans into the brand's farm roots. We hear from Journal reporter Laura Cooper about why Lay's owner PepsiCo is making the change at this key moment for its business. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of President Trump's peace plan, with all hostages set to be released and Israeli troops to withdraw to an agreed-upon area. The WSJ's Michael Amon explains what happens next. Plus, senior Republicans quietly advise the White House against mass layoffs and cuts during the shutdown. And France's Macron says he plans to appoint a new prime minister, shelving the threat of snap elections… though as the WSJ's Stacy Meichtry explains, the way out of the country's fiscal quagmire is still far from clear. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 8. Minutes from the September meeting of the Federal Reserve offered more details about divisions among the governors and how they are thinking about rate cuts for the rest of this year. But as WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos tells us, the government shutdown could complicate the Fed's balancing act. Plus, as the country's top drugmakers are set to meet in early December, WSJ White House reporter Annie Linskey discusses how family members of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to benefit from efforts to remake the industry. And advertisers, who spend tens of millions of dollars per year on digital ads, are pushing tech companies for more transparency around how those digital ads work. We hear from WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee about the proposal and why advertisers are asking for these standards. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 8. The federal shutdown enters its second week, with strain spreading across the U.S. A new Trump administration memo casts doubt on whether furloughed workers will receive back pay once the government reopens. Plus, with Federal data frozen by the shutdown, Wall Street's own numbers point to a cooling job market and rising unemployment. And, WSJ's Margherita Stancati on why Milan, Italy is becoming a home for the super rich. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Gold prices soared to $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time, topping off an investor rush for the precious metal this year that has defied past patterns. David Uberti, who covers commodities for the Journal, joins to discuss what's driving the surge in price. Plus, Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, said it will invest up to $2 billion in crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich explains why Intercontinental Exchange is interested in it. And brands desperate to connect with young people are fueling a boom in the business of Gen Z translation. We hear from WSJ marketing reporter Katie Deighton about the kinds of companies doing this translation, and how Gen Z is responding. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Trump suggests he is open to talks on healthcare, signaling that there may be a way to break the impasse on the government shutdown. Negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza continue in Egypt two years on from the deadly Hamas attacks that started the conflict. And big banks are competing for Trump's favor to be part of the Fannie and Freddie mega IPO. WSJ's Ben Dummett explains how CEOs of the country's six largest banks are navigating some novel hurdles in the process. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 6. OpenAI and Advanced Micro Devices announced a multibillion-dollar partnership to collaborate on AI data centers, sending AMD's stock soaring. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher joins to discuss what the deal means for AMD, and how it will challenge market leader Nvidia. Plus, Paramount has acquired popular news and opinion site the Free Press, and is installing its founder Bari Weiss as the editor in chief of CBS News. We hear from Joe Flint, who covers media and entertainment for the Journal, about what Weiss is expected to bring to the role, and why the move is a strategic one for Paramount CEO David Ellison. And Fifth Third bank is acquiring Comerica for $10.9 billion, a move that would create one of the top 20 largest banks in the U.S. WSJ reporter Gina Heeb talks about whether this is the start of a wave of consolidation in the industry. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 6. Peace talks to end the war in Gaza are underway in Cairo, Egypt. WSJ's Anat Peled explains the key elements of the proposed deal. Plus, in an emergency ruling, a federal judge in Oregon blocked the Trump administration from using the state's National Guard, citing overreach. And, Japanese markets surge after the country elects its first female prime minister. Caitlin McCabe hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drones have been in the headlines a lot lately. On Friday, we reported that Munich saw the latest in a string of airport closures after drones were detected in European airspace. These drones are different from the ones that were in use even a decade ago, as the capabilities of even the cheapest drones have evolved on the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia. And the West is falling behind, something the Trump administration is seeking to address with a potential deal that would give the U.S. access to Ukraine's battle-hardened drone tech. Alistair MacDonald, who covers Ukraine and the defense industry for the Journal, discusses the big business of drones, how Ukraine became a leader in the industry and how the West could catch up. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading: Europe to Push Back as Illegal Drone Incursions Multiply Trump's Drone Deal With Ukraine to Give U.S. Access to Battlefield Tech Inside NATO's Scramble to Shoot Down Russia's All-Night Drone Raid Over Poland Drone Incursions Force Airport Closures in Copenhagen, Oslo  Denmark Says New Drone Flights Over Military Base, Airports Are ‘Hybrid Attack' Suspected Russian Drone Incursions Expose Gaps in NATO Defenses  Europe to Push Back as Illegal Drone Incursions Multiply  Ukraine's Supply Runs Turn to Nightmares as Drones Menace Roads Far Beyond the Front A Never-Ending Supply of Drones Has Frozen the Front Lines in Ukraine Every Nation Wants to Copy Iran's Deadly Shahed Drone  Military Drones Could Be Defense Industry's Big Bubble, Rheinmetall's CEO Says AI-Powered Drone Swarms Have Now Entered the Battlefield   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do investors think of Electronic Arts saying game over to the public markets? And how did Pfizer do amid pharma stocks' TrumpRX-fueled rally? Plus, who were the winners and losers in a change to how FICO scores are bought and sold? Host Francesca Fontana 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 3. Senate Democrats again rejected a stopgap spending bill. Plus, Hamas responded to Trump's peace plan, saying it was ready to release the remaining hostages in Gaza, but set conditions. And after pressure from the Justice Department, Apple removed apps from its App Store that allow users to track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. We hear from Rolfe Winkler, who covers Apple for the Journal, about what that shows about the tech company's relationship with the White House. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 3. The government shutdown means the Bureau of Labor Statistics isn't issuing its monthly jobs report, but WSJ's Justin Lahart explains how alternative statistics from private firms are helping to fill the gap. Plus, Vladimir Putin scoffs at claims that Russia is behind drone incursions, as new sightings cancel flights overnight. And, Taylor Swift's latest album shatters download records. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 2. A terrorist incident in Manchester during the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur killed two people and injured several others, rattling British Jews. Plus, on the second day of the U.S. government shutdown, President Trump ratcheted up pressure on Democrats. We hear from WSJ White House reporter Alex Leary about how he's doing it, and why the shutdown presents a political risk for Trump. And Tesla set a new sales record in the third quarter, beating Wall Street's expectations. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson joins to discuss what drove it, and what that means for the company's future. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. The Trump administration has invited nine initial schools to join a ‘compact' banning use of race or sex in admissions, freezing tuition, capping international enrollment and more. Plus, the U.S. will for the first time provide Ukraine with intelligence for missile strikes deep inside Russia. WSJ correspondent Bojan Pancevski says it's part of a major shift in strategy from both the U.S. and Europe, as efforts to ensure a peaceful ending to the war in Ukraine have all but failed. And, why tech bosses say they can't find the right workers despite a sea of tech talent. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. As hundreds of thousands of government workers receive furlough notices, lawmakers take to press conferences to point fingers. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews discusses the latest on the shutdown and what it might take to end it. Plus, payroll processor ADP says the U.S. lost 32,000 jobs in September, surprising economists. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier about what this says about the labor market. And for years luxury housing has been a bright spot in the broader housing market. But now its growth is slowing. Journal residential real-estate reporter E.B. Solomont digs into what's behind it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Oct. 01. The federal government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years, after lawmakers failed to reach a deal that could keep the government funded. WSJ Washington coverage chief, Damien Paletta explains how this shutdown is different to previous ones. Plus, a federal judge rebukes the Trump administration's efforts to deport pro-Palestisinian activists. And, the U.S. pulls the plug on a trade program that helped sustain Haiti's last big industry. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. With just a few hours to go and no last-minute deal emerging, the federal government is likely to shut down starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart about what the economic impact of a government shutdown might be. Plus, the White House has unveiled a direct-to-consumer web site for Americans to buy medications, called TrumpRx, while also announcing that Pfizer plans to offer some of its drugs at a reduced rate. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte discusses what we know about the site and Pfizer's commitment. And OpenAI is launching a new social media app for its AI video generator, taking on the likes of TikTok and YouTube. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. The federal government is careening toward a shutdown after congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump to try to hash out a deal—but emerged with no breakthrough. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews explains what will make this shutdown different from others. Plus, WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz has the inside scoop on Boeing's plans for a new narrow-body plane. And, what exactly is warrior ethos? We detail today's meeting of the U.S. military top brass in Quantico. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. The Trump administration is cracking down on companies that it says pose national-security risks by adding them to an expanded trade blacklist. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses why that might be a headache for U.S. companies. Plus, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump releases a 20-point plan to bring peace to Gaza. And a frothy U.S. credit market is making some on Wall Street worry that it's ripe for a fall. We hear from Matt Wirz, who covers credit for the Journal, about other signs that have some investors concerned. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 29. We take a closer look at how successful the Trump administration's deportation efforts have been, even as protests at ICE facilities in cities like Portland continue, drawing the President's ire. Plus, congressional leaders head to the White House for a last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown that will furlough hundreds of thousands of federal workers. And, WSJ correspondent Shelby Holliday unpacks the Pentagon's complicated AI plans to prepare for a future war with China. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past month, the Trump administration has ordered a trio of military attacks against boats suspected to be transporting drugs from South America to the U.S. However, little information has been released about the people who were killed and whether there were actually any drugs aboard. And some Pentagon officials have raised concerns about the legality of these strikes. WSJ national security reporter Vera Bergengruen and legal correspondent Jess Bravin explore how Washington's approach to combating drug smuggling has changed and the potential pitfalls of these strikes. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Further Reading Trump Orders Pentagon to Deploy Three Warships Against Latin American Drug Cartels Suspected Venezuela Drug Boat Had Turned Around Before U.S. Strike U.S. Strikes Second Alleged Drug Boat From Venezuela, Trump Says Trump Says He Ordered Another Strike on an Alleged Drug Boat Exclusive | Pentagon Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Trump's Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Trump Invokes Post-9/11 Playbook in Attacks on Drug Cartels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did CarMax's earnings spook investors? And how has Intel stock gained 46% this month? Plus, what's driving a sharp selloff in Kenvue shares? 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 26. Six years after two deadly crashes of its 737 MAX jets, Boeing has regained authority from the Federal Aviation Administration to do some of its own safety checks. We hear from WSJ reporter Andrew Tangel about what this means for the company. Plus, banks are racing to respond to regulators' broad requests for information on whether they closed customer accounts on political or religious grounds. WSJ banking reporter Gina Heeb discusses what regulators are asking for, and why now. And, as videogame maker Electronic Arts nears a roughly $50 billion deal to go private, Journal reporter Miriam Gottfried says it's not necessarily a sign that leveraged buyouts are back in vogue. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 26. President Trump unveils new levies on branded or patented drugs from pharmaceutical companies that aren't building manufacturing plants in America. Plus, a federal grand jury in Virginia indicted former FBI director James Comey on charges of making false statements and obstruction during the bureau's earlier investigation of the Trump campaign's ties to Russia in the 2016 election. And, WSJ foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen details the difficulty in defending against drone incursions for NATO, an alliance built for more traditional military conflicts, in a new age of so-called hybrid attacks. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Elon Musk's xAI is the latest tech company to make its models available to federal agencies. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses why that appeals to the government, and to tech companies. Plus, U.S. existing home sales fell in August, despite a decline in mortgage rates in recent months. We hear from Journal reporter Nicole Friedman about what's behind the latest numbers. And Microsoft disables the Israeli Defense Ministry's access to some services after finding evidence that the ministry used the tech company's cloud services to surveil Gaza citizens. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Multiple drones flew over airports and a military base housing most of the country's fighter jets, with Denmark's government calling the hybrid attack a threat to freedom and safety. Plus, the White House is planning for mass firings if there is a government shutdown next week. And, Delta is upgrading plane engines that are often behind toxic fumes leaking into the air supply on flights. But WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz explains why the airline's effort won't entirely stop the risks. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. Hiring may be slowing for many industries, but the biggest banks on Wall Street have been adding headcount. We hear from WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis about what's behind the hot job market, and whether it's sustainable. Plus, a rule change at the Internal Revenue Service could have a big impact on a tax break for high-earning workers 50 and over. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling breaks down what the rule means. And a shooting at an immigration facility in Dallas has left one detainee dead and two injured. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In a punchy, and at times, emotional monologue, Kimmel took jabs at members of the Trump administration, including the president himself. Plus, a Democrat wins Arizona's special election, narrowing the GOP's House majority even further. And, WSJ climate reporter Ed Ballard explains how China is pulling ahead of America in the clean-energy race. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. President Trump's hour-long speech to the United Nations General Assembly was filled with grievances against global immigration, climate-change efforts and the U.N. itself. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses why the president struck a distinctly nationalist tone. Plus, speaking in Rhode Island today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open for more rate cuts this year but also emphasized that there is “no risk-free path” for the U.S. economy. And Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show returns to ABC tonight, but several broadcasters say they still won't air it. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. Tylenol-maker Kenvue is bracing for a wave of lawsuits, after President Trump issued a scientifically dubious warning that acetaminophen causes autism. WSJ health reporter Brianna Abbott says Trump's statement defies guidance offered by some of the scientific advisers that surround him. Plus, the Supreme Court says it will reconsider whether the president can fire top officials. And, how the new Pope is looking to turn around a manpower crisis in the Catholic church. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Nvidia announced that it was investing up to $100 billion in OpenAI, sending U.S. indexes to new highs. WSJ tech reporter Robbie Whelan explains the significance of the deal. Plus, more companies are pushing for their employees to get back to the office… but workers are resisting. We hear from Theo Francis, who covers corporate news for the Journal, about why—and how—they're able to stall in a moment when bosses have more power. And starting tomorrow, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will be back on the air. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. President Trump announced a move to dramatically reshape the U.S. immigration system, attaching hefty new fees to H-1B visas, arguing it would be a boon to American workers. But as WSJ business editor Alex Frangos explains, economists are not so sure. Plus, a slew of Western countries recognize a Palestinian state in a significant shift in foreign policy. And, does your barista seem a lot nicer? We know why! Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're bringing you an episode of Bold Names, where co-hosts Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins speak to CEOs and business leaders, taking you inside the decisions being made in the C-suite and beyond. In this episode, IBM has made something of a comeback in the past five years under the leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna. That's thanks to a lot of the success in its hybrid cloud business, as well as its consulting services. All of this has led to a surge in the company's share price. Now, IBM is betting that quantum computing will be the next big thing. But will Big Blue succeed against rivals like Microsoft and Google who are racing to make their own quantum breakthroughs? And how is the company learning from its past mistakes with Watson AI? Arvind Krishna joins Christopher and Tim on the Bold Names podcast. To watch the video version of this episode of Bold Names, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drove Intel's best day since 1987? And why is the owner of Olive Garden struggling? Plus, how are tariffs impacting FedEx? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 19. Since the U.S. government spends about $1 trillion annually on interest for its debt, a lower interest rate should reduce those costs… right? WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin discusses why the answer is more complex than it may initially seem. Plus, President Trump announced today that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have reached a deal over TikTok's U.S. operations. We hear from the Journal's tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar about what we know about the deal, including which American investors are getting involved. And in the midst of an artificial intelligence boom, the lowly hard drive is making a comeback. Investors are starting to take notice, but as WSJ Heard on the Street writer Asa Fitch explains, hard drive companies' future prospects could be even greater. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 19. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, as they vote on a short-term spending bill today. Plus, President Trump looks to use a $550 billion Japanese investment fund to revive U.S. manufacturing. The WSJ's Jason Douglas says the proposed plan is receiving mixed reviews as Trump exerts growing influence on the private sector. Plus, a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover brings its production lines to a grinding halt. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in beleaguered chip maker Intel. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses what Nvidia hopes to get from the partnership, and whether it's enough to reverse Intel's falling fortunes. Plus, the Trump administration has made an emergency request to the Supreme Court to allow it to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. We hear from Journal legal affairs reporter Lydia Wheeler about how this might play out before the next Fed meeting in late October. And American Express is raising the annual fee on its Platinum credit card to $895. Personal economics reporter Imani Moise talks about whether that price tag might be worth it to affluent clients. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. The entertainment giant is pulling ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after Kimmel accused ‘MAGA-land' figures of exploiting Kirk's death, sparking outrage from conservatives. Plus, the WSJ's Peter Loftus explains how weight-loss pills are going to upend the market, as a Novo Nordisk trial shows the pill is just as effective as its Wegovy shot. And, royalty, lavish dinners and tech CEOs: Britain turns on the charm offensive as Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom continues. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 17. Cocaine use is rising in the U.S., in part because of an excess supply smuggled in by Mexican cartels. WSJ deputy editor for Latin America Santiago Pérez joins to discuss why, and how Trump administration policies may play a role. Plus, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point today. We hear from WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab about how the central bank is shifting its priorities. And after poorer workers closed the gap with the rich in recent years, the gulf is now widening again. WSJ economics reporter Jeanne Whalen talks about what's causing the growing rift. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 17. WSJ's Jonathan Cheng outlines what we know about TikTok's proposed U.S. business and crucially, what this means for users of the app and not least TikTok's lucrative algorithm. Plus, President Trump meets King Charles in a historic second state visit. WSJ U.K. correspondent Max Colchester says a lot of pomp and circumstance is expected - and even some trade talks later on. And, with the Federal Reserve almost certain to cut interest rates today, investors turn their attention to the Fed's latest economic projections. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. Last month, the Trump administration changed a rule that meant that packages worth $800 or less were subject to tariffs. WSJ reporter Esther Fung discusses how that's playing out for sellers, consumers and shipping companies. Plus, House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that, if passed, would prevent an Oct. 1 government shutdown. But, as Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes says, they have ignored Democrats' demands, setting the stage for intense negotiations. And Utah prosecutors announced seven charges against Tyler Robinson in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, saying they will seek the death penalty. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen: Why IBM's CEO Thinks His Company Can Crack Quantum Computing Watch: Why IBM's CEO Thinks His Company Can Crack Quantum Computing Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve is meeting amid unprecedented pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates more than expected. The WSJ's Matt Grossman explains how the Fed is facing an almost impossible balancing act, amid a weakening jobs market and rising inflation. Plus, the U.S. strikes another boat in its push against drug trafficking, killing 3 people. And, Israel launches a long-anticipated ground offensive into Gaza City. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices