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A.M. Edition for May 30. Lawyers for the Justice Department and Google prepare to make closing arguments today as a judge weighs how to improve competition in online search. Plus, top U.S. officials say trade negotiations with foreign capitals remain on course, despite a court ruling that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs were illegal. And WSJ reporter Feliz Solomon explains the situation in Gaza as a new aid distribution system backed by Israel goes into effect. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Hamas is poised to reject a U.S.-drafted proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire. And Google and the Justice Department prepare closing arguments in a case that could have a massive impact on the tech giant's search engine. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 29. A U.S. federal trade court has ruled President Trump lacked the authority to impose global tariffs, blocking one of the administration's boldest assertions of executive power. While stock futures are rallying today, WSJ deputy finance editor Quentin Webb says that decision adds to investor uncertainty over the future of U.S. trade policy. Plus, Elon Musk announces his looming exit from government. And Nvidia's business booms, even as its CEO critiques U.S. efforts to shut China out of the global chips market. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Elon Musk tried to block an OpenAI data-center project in the Middle East unless his xAI company was added. And tariff uncertainty hurts HP sales, as the company tries to shift production out of China. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 28. In a State Department cable signed by Marco Rubio, the Trump Administration orders embassies and consulates to stop scheduling new student-visa interviews while officials prepare to ramp up social media screening and vetting. Plus, with its armed forces depleted, WSJ's Matthew Luxmoore describes how Ukraine is turning to TikTok and cash incentives to bring Gen Z into the fight against Russia. And SpaceX loses control of a Starship spacecraft after making it farther than previous test flights. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The Supreme Court clears a major hurdle for a giant copper project being developed in Arizona. And SpaceX loses control of its Starship vehicle in another bumpy test flight for Elon Musk's company. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 16. We'll get the latest from White House reporter Alex Leary in the United Arab Emirates as President Trump winds down a four-day trip to the Middle East. Plus, a veteran FAA air-traffic controller, shaken after averting a midair collision, opens up about stress, staffing and tech problems. And with two weeks until hurricane season, the new head of FEMA admits to not having a fully formed disaster-response plan. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The new head of FEMA admits to staff he doesn't have a fully formed disaster-response plan ahead of the hurricane season. And Bayer could put its U.S. subsidiary into bankruptcy if its Roundup lawsuit settlement plan fails. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 15. President Trump claims India has offered to charge no tariffs on U.S. goods as trade talks between the European Union and Washington also speed up. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace says those signs of progress in negotiations come as transpacific trade begins to roar back to life. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hold a hearing on Trump's bid to abolish birthright citizenship. And hopes for Ukraine-Russia peace talks crumble as Vladimir Putin turns down a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. Luke Vargas 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 May 14. We head to a gathering of top global retailers to hear why this week's 90-day tariff rollback by the U.S. and China isn't delivering the long-term certainty businesses are looking for. Plus, President Trump met with the new president of Syria, marking a major turning point in global recognition of the country's leadership. And the U.S. reverses Biden-era export controls on advanced AI chips. Luke Vargas 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 May 13. President Trump landed in Riyadh this morning, his first stop on a regional visit during which Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, plan to announce dozens of business agreements with the U.S. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin previews what to expect and deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice explains why Israel is questioning a slew of recent moves by its ally. Plus, United Airlines tries to reassure the flying public as travel issues mount at its New Jersey hub. And the world's top auction houses hope 20th century masters can help the art market shrug off economic uncertainty. Luke Vargas 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 May 12. Washington and Beijing take a major step toward thawing their trade conflict by agreeing to lower tariffs on each other's goods by 115%. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas recaps the results of weekend talks and explains which issues the two sides still need to sort out. Plus, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today tying U.S. drug prices to what other countries pay. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenges Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him for peace talks this week. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Ankara is the capital of Turkey. An earlier version of this podcast said Istanbul was the country's capital. (Corrected on May 13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin face-to-face later this week in Turkey. And pharma stocks fall after President Trump said he would sign an executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 8. In a first since President Trump's ‘Liberation Day' tariff announcements, the U.S. is expected to announce a framework of a trade deal with the United Kingdom. Correspondent Max Colchester explains that despite the likely straightforward nature of the agreement, it hints at the White House's broader strategy. Plus, why tariff whiplash is spurring some central banks to cut rates, even as the Fed stands pat. And President Trump looks to cement his ‘Make America Healthy Again' agenda with his pick for surgeon general. Luke Vargas 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 May 7. India says it conducted military strikes on sites in Pakistan in retaliation for a deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir last month. Journal South Asia bureau chief Tripti Lahiri assesses the risk of the conflict intensifying. Plus, in one of the first signs of detente since the U.S. and China announced tariffs, top Trump administration officials head to Switzerland to meet with Beijing's economic czar, with both countries facing pressure to re-engage in trade talks. And Cardinals kick off a tense election to select a new pope. Luke Vargas 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 May 6. Germany enters a period of political uncertainty as Friedrich Merz, winner of the recent election, fails to secure enough support in a first-round vote in parliament to be confirmed as the country's next chancellor. Plus, the WSJ s peaks to Harvard's President as the White House cuts off the university from new federal funding. And new details emerge about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's widespread use of Signal for official Pentagon business. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The battle between elite universities and the government ramps us as the Trump Administration informs Harvard University that it will not provide the school with any federal grants. And German conservative leader Friedrich Merz's bid to become the country's next chancellor fails in the first vote in parliament. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 5. Warren Buffett marks the calendar for his departure from Berkshire Hathaway, announcing his handpicked successor will take the reins next year. Plus, the ‘Trump factor' propels another left-leaning leader to a surprise election victory, this time in Australia. And WSJ South America bureau chief Juan Forero explains how production advances and long-distance smuggling vessels are transforming the global cocaine trade. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Trump calls for a 100% tariff on movies made overseas. And oil tumbles after OPEC+ agrees on another large supply hike. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 2. The EU floats buying more than $50 billion in American goods to address U.S. trade complaints, while China says it's weighing starting talks with Washington. Plus, at the tail end of busy earnings week, Arete Research's Richard Kramer discusses big tech's ability to weather prevailing uncertainty. And bettors pour millions into prediction markets to try their hand at guessing who'll be the next pope. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Europe looks to resolve its trade dispute with the U.S. by buying $56 billion worth of U.S. goods. And China considers starting talks with the U.S. to halt the trade war, but only if Washington cancels tariffs against Beijing. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 1. After months of negotiations, several false starts, and a testy White House meeting, the U.S. reaches a deal with Ukraine to give Washington access to the country's mineral wealth. Jane Lytvynenko has the details from Kyiv. Plus, a Journal report reveals Tesla's board began searching for Elon Musk's successor about a month ago. And markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains how the rush to get goods to the U.S. ahead of President Trump's tariffs is distorting global trade and economic data. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: A Judge finds Apple violated a 2021 antitrust ruling. And the U.S. reaches a deal with Ukraine to give Washington access to the country's mineral wealth. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 30. Chinese export orders and factory activity plummet as trade war damage begins to pile up. Plus, President Trump talks up his tariffs, even as voters' economic concerns mount. WSJ White House reporter Alex Leary looks back on the president's first 100 days in office. And Starbucks turns to tech to tackle unpopular in-store wait times. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Starbucks turns to new technology to help it make coffee orders faster. And Samsung reports strong smartphone sales in its latest earnings update. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 29. Former central bank governor Mark Carney leads his Liberal Party to a fourth term in office following a remarkable political turnaround. In a victory speech, Carney said Canadians were over the betrayal of Donald Trump's tariffs, but that he was ready to negotiate with the president on new trade and security pacts. Plus, WSJ's Stephen Wilmot says President Trump is expected to adjust planned auto tariffs so car companies aren't hit by overlapping levies. And a new study from KPMG and the University of Melbourne finds that more people are using AI at work, despite growing distrust in the technology. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: President Trump prepares to soften the impact of auto tariffs. And Wall Street Banks dig themselves out of the $13B debt they lent Elon Musk for his takeover of Twitter. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 28. Huawei is developing a new AI chip that aims to rival high-end offerings from U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia. WSJ tech reporter Liza Lin says that although Huawei's Ascend 910D chip is still in the early stages of development, it shows the resilience of China's semiconductor industry. Plus, Canadians head to the polls to decide the country's next leader amidst economic turbulence and outside pressure from President Trump over trade and security. And elite universities form a private collective to push back against the White House. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, DoorDash offers more than $3.5 billion to takeover Deliveroo. And Americas' elite universities form a collective to push back on President Trump. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At home and abroad, America's approach to public health is changing rapidly. Tens of thousands of federal health workers are poised to lose their jobs and foreign aid cuts are interrupting programs touching everything from malaria prevention to the treatment of HIV. But along with cuts, new programs and priorities are rising up in their place. Journal health business editor Jonathan Rockoff and senior writer Betsy McKay look at what's changing and how this will affect lives around the world. Luke Vargas hosts.  Further Reading:  Health Department Begins Sweeping Job Cuts RFK Jr. Plans 10,000 Job Cuts in Major Restructuring of Health Department Trump Administration Weighing Major Cuts to Funding for Domestic HIV Prevention Johns Hopkins Slashes More Than 2,000 Jobs Due to USAID Cuts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 25. President Trump directs the Justice Department to investigate the ActBlue fundraising platform, in an extraordinary effort to take on the opposing party. This as the administration faces a fresh round of legal challenges to its policies. Plus, CEO's sound the alarm over tariff-induced uncertainty. And after the Trump administration pledges to curb a transition to renewable energy, the U.S. and Europe present contrasting ideas on energy security. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, President Trump gives the green light on deep-sea mining. And Google and Meta prepare for a tariff-induced advertising slowdown. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 23. Global markets breathe a sigh of relief as President Trump signals a softer tone on China tariffs and said he isn't planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, as Elon Musk hints that his work with the Trump administration could be coming to an end, WSJ reporter Stephen Wilmot explains what that could mean for Tesla. And federal contractors offer billions in cost cuts to win over an administration skeptical about their contributions. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Tesla shares rise after Elon Musk says will wind down his time at the Department of Government Efficiency. And Apple and Meta are fined hundreds of millions of dollars by the EU and ordered to comply with tech competition rules. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 22. The U.S. and India agree to broad terms to negotiate a potential trade deal. WSJ's South Asia bureau chief Tripti Lahiri says India, a country that has long frustrated foreign companies with red tape, now sees an opening to capture American investment from China. Meanwhile, Washington targets Chinese solar-product manufacturers in Southeast Asia with steep tariffs. And Harvard sues the Trump administration in an escalating battle over its funding. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, The U.S. and India agree to broad terms of negotiation for a potential bilateral trade deal. And pharma giant Roche pledges to invest $50 billion in the U.S. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 21. The Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis, triggering what Rome-based correspondent Margherita Stancati says will be a succession process that centers on whether to continue the pontiff's progressive legacy. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in hot water again after sharing detailed military plans in another Signal chat. And the Supreme Court halts the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants under a rarely used wartime law. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Correction: An estimated $1 trillion of goods transits through the Gulf of Aden each year. An earlier version of this podcast said that was a daily figure. (Corrected on April 21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in hot water again after sharing detailed military plans in another Signal chat. And China warns other countries against striking a trade deal with the U.S. at Beijing's expense. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 18. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has presented Kyiv and Moscow with a framework deal to end their war, but that the clock is ticking for both to act before the U.S. shifts its diplomatic priorities elsewhere. Plus, President Trump signals that China, the EU and Japan could all reach trade deals with Washington. And WSJ Heard on the Street tech columnist Dan Gallagher breaks down Netflix's latest earnings, in which the streaming giant posted a record profit and showed little sign of being dragged down by tumult in global markets. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, President Trump signals he has spoken to Xi Jinping about a potential deal to reduce tariffs. And the U.S. announces plans to start charging Chinese ships for docking at American ports. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 17. Chip giant TSMC beat quarterly earnings estimates today, posting a 60% jump in profits. But can the stars of the semiconductor industry sustain their momentum as Washington limits what can be exported to China and mulls new chip tariffs? UBS head of Taiwan research Randy Abrams weighs in. Plus, Japan and Italy try to find common ground with the White House on trade. And WSJ markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney explains why the dollar's recent slide is becoming the rest of the world's problem. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Japan and Italy try to find common ground with the White House on trade. And Trump officials have requested that the IRS start the process of revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 16. The Trump administration intends to use tariff negotiations with more than 70 countries to push them to limit China's involvement in their economies. WSJ Southeast Asia bureau chief Gabriele Steinhauser discusses how that is likely to go over in countries used to balancing relations with Washington and Beijing. Plus, reporter Benoît Morenne explains how tariffs are rippling through energy markets. And a federal judge demands answers from the government about a wrongfully deported Maryland man, setting up the biggest test yet of judges' authority to rein in the administration's actions. Luke Vargas hosts. Check out our special series on how China's trillion-dollar infrastructure plan is challenging the West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 15. The Trump administration freezes billions in funding for Harvard University, after the school said it would resist demands to change its governance structure over antisemitism concerns. Plus, confusion in Detroit as automakers struggle to claim tariff relief on U.S.-sourced products. And Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads overseas, pitching stability to Asian countries facing high reciprocal tariffs from Washington. WSJ reporter Austin Ramzy explains what Beijing can realistically offer amid broader trade tensions. Luke Vargas 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 April 14. Global stocks rise after a Friday filing showed that smartphones, computers and other categories of tech products will be exempt from sweeping tariffs imposed earlier this month. WSJ markets reporter Caitlin McCabe surveys how equities are responding. Plus, data news editor Anthony DeBarros breaks down the Journal's latest survey of economists, which featured an unusual lack of consensus about future U.S. growth prospects. And a Trump official who oversaw the closure of USAID has left the State Department. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid doubts about Washington's commitment to defending its allies, countries in Europe and elsewhere are asking whether America's nuclear umbrella offers enough protection from Russia and countries looking to build their arsenals, such as North Korea and Iran. WSJ reporter Laurence Norman and Marion Messmer, senior research fellow at Chatham House, discuss what might drive some countries to seek the protection of others or consider building their own nukes. Then, Debak Das, assistant professor at the University of Denver, shares the proliferation risks of a renewed arms race, and what the process of actually building a nuclear program could look like. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading  Trump Prompts European Calls for a Homegrown Nuclear Umbrella The Bomb Is Back as the Risk of Nuclear War Enters a New Age  Trump's Embrace of Putin Has Germany Thinking of Nuclear Weapons  Iran Has Enough Highly Enriched Uranium for Six Nuclear Weapons  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for April 11. Beijing unveils another round of trade countermeasures against Washington, saying its latest duties on U.S. products will make them no longer marketable in the country. Rathbones' Ed Smith joins us to discuss how investors can prepare for the road ahead after a volatile week for markets. Plus, the WSJ's Benoit Faucon previews high-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. And the Supreme Court orders the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Luke Vargas 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 April 10. Relief sweeps through global markets after President Trump blinked on reciprocal tariffs yesterday, even as the U.S. and China hurtle toward an all-out trade showdown. China bureau chief Jonathan Cheng explains Beijing's options as it prepares to hit the U.S. where it hurts. Plus, the U.S. and Russia complete a prisoner swap. And Kyiv claims more than 150 Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. Luke Vargas 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 April 9. As U.S. tariffs targeting nearly 100 nations take effect, WSJ reporters Jason Douglas and Kim Mackrael explain how America's trade partners are responding to the levies, including a 104% tariff on China. Plus, markets reporter Chelsey Dulaney breaks down an intensifying selloff in usual safe haven U.S. Treasurys. And President Trump vows to bring back the declining U.S. coal industry. Luke Vargas 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 April 8. Beijing pledges more countermeasures if President Trump follows through on a threat for an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods. Despite signs of an intensifying trade war, the WSJ's Alex Frangos explains why global equities are regaining ground today. Plus, the U.S. and Iran plan high-stakes nuclear talks. And correspondent Kejal Vyas takes us to the U.S.-Mexico border as the normally-bustling frontier braces for new trade barriers. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices