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 With President Trump eager to promote the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the world,” the industry has the wind at its back, and online brokerage Robinhood is racing to see how far a friendly regulatory environment can carry it. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev speaks to host Luke Vargas and WSJ markets reporter Caitlin McCabe about the company's “tokenization” of a range of assets, building out an edgier product suite and pursuing a rapid global expansion as part of its CEO's vision of crypto serving as the rails of the global financial system. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading:  Robinhood Goes All In on Crypto With Major Product Push  Robinhood Launches New Tools to Woo Traders  Businesses Are Bingeing on Crypto, Dialing Up the Market's Risks  The Big Loser From the ‘Genius Act' Is $156 Billion Crypto Giant Tether  More Men Are Addicted to the ‘Crack Cocaine' of the Stock Market  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for July 10. President Trump justifies a new tariff threat on Brazilian goods by citing the country's ‘witch-hunt' against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and legal action taken against U.S. tech firms. WSJ reporter Gavin Bade breaks down the economic and legal significance of the president's latest trade salvo. Plus, copper prices continue heating up after Trump set an August 1st start date for new 50% duties on the metal. And wary of U.S. security guarantees, the U.K. and France offer to use their nuclear weapons to defend Europe. 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: Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a large scale missile and drone attack. And an Italian chocolate maker is in talks to buy American cereal giant WK Kellogg. 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 July 9. As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, President Trump is losing his patience with Vladimir Putin. Journal correspondent Matthew Luxmoore says the president is now considering sending an additional patriot missile system to Kyiv. Plus, the Trump administration is moving to ban Chinese buyers from purchasing U.S. farmland over national security concerns. And interest groups are spending big on television advertising in West Palm Beach, Florida in a bid to capture President Trump's attention. 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. seeks to ban China from buying American farmland. And a key architect of Apple's supply chain will step down later this month. 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 July 8. After President Trump announced a three-week extension for countries to strike trade deals or face new tariffs, WSJ senior reporter Jon Emont explains how America's top trading partners in Asia and global businesses are reacting. Plus, Trump promises to resume defensive weapons shipments to Ukraine amid growing frustration with Moscow's continued attacks. And Amazon drags out its Prime Day deals in a bid to lure more shoppers. 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: Meta announces another top AI researcher has joined its ranks from Apple. And Amazon Prime Day kicks off, as the tech giant tries to bring in more shoppers and Prime members. 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 July 7. President Trump threatens additional 10% tariffs on countries that align with the Brics group of emerging economies. WSJ deputy editor Quentin Webb says it kicks off a crucial week for trade ahead of a Wednesday deadline for dozens of countries to strike a deal with Washington. Plus, the search for survivors in Central Texas continues after flash floods on Friday killed at least 82 people. And Tesla investors question Elon Musk's plans to form a new political party and send the stock tumbling in pre-market 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: At least 82 have died in Central Texas following Friday's flash floods. And Tesla shares drop as Elon Musk promises to create a new political party. 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 July 3. President Trump's tax-and-spending package is on course for a final House vote after Republican leaders overcome resistance from a handful of rank-and-file members. The WSJ's chief economics commentator Greg Ip breaks down how the law could affect the national debt. Plus, the Pentagon estimates its attack on Iran set back the country's nuclear program by up to two years. And we head to Wimbledon to find out why marquee sports events have become showrooms for Big Tech. 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: Voters say President Trump is now more responsible for the economy than former President Joe Biden, according to a new poll. And the Pentagon estimates that U.S. strikes have delayed Iran's nuclear program by up to two years. 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 July 2. A day after its passage in the Senate, House Republicans are lining up to oppose the president's “big, beautiful bill,” with fiscal conservatives and centrists leading the charge. Plus, Trump threatens Japan with tariffs as high as 35% ahead of a looming deadline to complete trade talks. And the U.S. stops delivery of key weapons for Ukraine as Moscow keeps up punishing air attacks. WSJ foreign correspondent Ian Lovett discusses the state of play as the war enters its fourth summer and what a pullback in foreign support might mean for 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

Plus: Trump's “big, beautiful bill” faces a contentious vote in the House. And Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump lawsuit over ‘60 Minutes' interview. 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 July 1. Senators debate through the night in a marathon effort to pass the GOP's megabill. Plus, President Trump threatens new tariffs on Japan as trade negotiations stall. WSJ editor Peter Landers explains why the two countries are seemingly at odds and what's at stake economically. And how an AI career coach could give you the judgement-free push you might not get from a human. 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: Canada withdraws digital tax in bid to salvage U.S. trade discussions. And China's manufacturing activity declines for a third straight month. 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 June 30. The Senate is preparing for a vote-a-rama today on the president's tax-and-spending legislation after it cleared a procedural hurdle over the weekend. WSJ reporter Richard Rubin says hours of voting on amendments to the bill will put an array of lawmakers in the driver's seat. Read what's in the legislation here. Plus, the EU mulls buying American arms as it scales up defenses pending, despite calls to spend locally. And stock futures rise as Canada drops a tax on tech companies in a bid to salvage trade talks with Washington. 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: Canada withdraws digital tax in bid to salvage U.S. trade discussions. And China's manufacturing activity declines for a third straight month. 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 June 27. The White House says the U.S. and China have signed a trade deal struck last month, with China agreeing to speed up delivery of rare-earth minerals. WSJ reporter Kim Mackrael says a trade deal with the EU is also taking shape, and could see the bloc lower tariffs on U.S. imports in order to woo President Trump. And Rachel Wolfe explains why a pullback in spending by young Americans is making some retailers nervous. 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 June 26. The dollar sags on news President Trump could name his pick to replace Fed chair Jerome Powell almost a year before his term ends. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains how markets might view such a move. Plus, a new vaccine panel selected by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. starts re-examining shot advice for kids. And WSJ reporter Chelsey Dulaney details how Ireland's pharma dominance has put it in Trump's tariff crosshairs. 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 June 25. An initial damage assessment prepared by the Defense Intelligence Agency finds that weekend strikes by the U.S. on Iran's nuclear facilities only delayed Tehran's ambitions by a few months. WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin tells us what we know about the U.S. strikes' impact. Plus, Zohran Mamdani deals a major blow to the Democratic establishment, topping Andrew Cuomo in New York's mayoral primary. And we look at a landmark copyright ruling set to reverberate across the AI 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 June 24. After a week and a half of fighting, Israel and Iran say they've agreed to a cease-fire. Journal deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice says despite the deal being confirmed by President Trump on social media yesterday evening, fresh missile attacks by Iran are raising questions about its longevity. Plus, NATO allies look set to more than double defense spending as they meet in The Hague today. And banks are hiking fees on their most exclusive credit cards, testing the limits of loyal customers. 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 June 23. As the U.S. investigates how much of Iran's nuclear program it destroyed in weekend strikes, the WSJ's Sudarsan Raghavan and Chatham House analyst Sanam Vakil discuss the political and military crisis facing leaders in Tehran. Plus, “buy now, pay later” loans could soon affect your credit score. And Tesla robotaxis hit the streets in Austin, Texas. 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's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill' gets paired back in the Senate as GOP leaders aim to get it to the president's desk by July 4th. And Tesla's robotaxis hit the streets in Austin. Luke Vargas hosts.  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has called the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites “a spectacular military success,' while Iran was quick to respond with a barrage of missiles launched at Israel. But what does this mean for Iran's nuclear ambitions, the region's stability and possible further U.S. involvement? WSJ Middle East Bureau Chief Andrew Dowell tells us what we know about the attack, if we might see nuclear negotiations soon and the political debate over the use of force on Capitol Hill. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading:  U.S. Strikes 'Obliterated' Iran's Nuclear Sites, Trump Says  Will Iran Attempt to Block the Strait of Hormuz?  Trump Gave Final Go-Ahead for Iran Attack Hours Before Bombs Fell  Three Sites Hit by U.S. Represent Core of Iran Nuclear Program  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for June 20. President Trump gives himself two weeks to decide whether to j oin Israel in attacking Iran. WSJ foreign correspondent Sune Rasmussen describes how European countries hope to avoid such an outcome by pushing Iran to make compromises on its nuclear program. Plus, an appeals court lets the president retain control of California National Guardtroops. And China flexes its chokehold on ra re-earth magn ets. 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 June 18. Israel hits a nuclear facility in Iran's capital, even as its ultimate target remains just out of reach. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon discusses the American weapon that could change that. Plus, the Senate passes legislation to regulate stablecoins pegged to national currencies in a key victory for the digital-asset industry. And Amazon's CEO admits AI is likely coming for our jobs. 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 June 17. Trump left the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early after signing onto a joint statement that calls for peace and stability in the Middle East, as Iran and Israel continued fighting overnight. Journal correspondent Bojan Pancevski and reporter Kim Mackrael discuss the deals struck and which leaders, including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, missed out. Plus, the Senate Republicans propose changes to President Trump's tax-and-spending bill. And new data from Microsoft reveals what's fast becoming a new normal at work: logging on late into the night. 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: Senate Republicans propose a range of revisions to the tax-and-spending bill that passed the House last month. And tensions escalate between OpenAI and Microsoft. 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 June 16. The man suspected of shooting a pair of Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota is arrested after a sprawling two-day search. Plus, Israel takes control of Iran's skies as it claims more strikes on Revolutionary Guard command centers. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains how that aerial superiority is creating a major power mismatch between the two sides, even as fighting continues. And the Trump administration orders a pause on immigration arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels. 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 June 13. Israel launches a wide-ranging attack on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership, killing the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. WSJ Middle East bureau chief Andrew Dowell analyzes the scope of the military operation and the dynamics to watch going forward. Plus, a judge orders President Trump to return control of California's National Guard to the state's governor. And a possible loss of engine thrust emerges as an early focus in the probe into yesterday's deadly Air India crash. 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 June 12. A London-bound Air India passenger jet crashes in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad. Plus, Iran moves to expand its nuclear program after members of the U.N.'s atomic agency declared it had failed to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon breaks down the worsening state of U.S.-Iran tensions. And California Governor Gavin Newsom prepares to face off with the Trump administration in court over the deployment of National Guard units and Marines to the state. Luke Vargas hosts.  Check out Ben Fritz's reporting on how L.A. business owners are faring during protests.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Iran says it will accelerate its nuclear work after U.N. Atomic Agency censure. And signs the IPO market is recovering. 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 June 10. Protests against President Trump's immigration policies spread beyond Los Angeles. Plus, WSJ reporter Ed Ballard breaks down a potential policy shift by the World Bank that would allow it to fund nuclear power projects across the developing world. And the CEO of Bolt, the European rival to Uber, joins us from London Tech Week to discuss how the continent can catch up in the global tech race. Luke Vargas hosts.   Check out Joanna Stern's video wrapup of the new features announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all members of a key committee that recommends vaccines. And Asian markets showed mixed signals today as high-stakes China-U.S. trade talks enter a second day in London. 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 June 9. President Trump orders the National Guard to protect federal agents and property in Los Angeles as protests stretch into their third night. Plus, as U.S. and Chinese officials meet in London for trade talks the Journal's Lingling Wei lays out the likely key negotiating points. And Apple tries to confront a growing list of problems, including its artificial-intelligence troubles, as it prepares for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. 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 deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles as clashes between protesters and law enforcement continue. And Apple prepares to kick off its annual developers conference. 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 June 6. After a public falling out between the president and the world's richest man, the Journal's Damian Paletta and Caitlin McCabe break down the potential political and financial consequences of their high-stakes breakup. Plus, GOP Senators move to shore up funding for NASA programs threatened by budget cuts. And reporter Laurence Norman discusses his exclusive report that Iran is turning to China as it stocks up on materials for ballistic missiles. 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 June 5. President Trump is reinstating a controversial immigration policy from his first term, banning travel to the U.S. from a host of countries largely in the Middle East and North Africa. Plus, Dow Jones Newswires economics editor Paul Hannon discusses the tricky needle central bankers will need to thread as inflation concerns spike, even if that's not yet showing up in the data. And gamers worldwide scramble to get their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 console. 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 June 4. President Trump's tariffs on imported steel and aluminum jumped overnight, leading industry players to warn of price increases and potential shortages. Plus, Journal finance editor Alex Frangos discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to lift its longstanding cap on Wells Fargo's assets, imposed as punishment for a fake-accounts scandal. And American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet weighs in on the debate over phasing out clean-energy tax credits that's dividing some Senate Republicans. 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 June 3. The OECD is warning the U.S. and global economies are likely to face slowing growth this year and next, amid tariff-related uncertainty and the prospect of higher-for-longer inflation. Plus, chief China correspondent Lingling Wei profiles Beijing's new trade negotiator and his mandate from Xi Jinping not to cater to Washington. And FEMA scraps its new hurricane plan as storm season kicks off. 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 June 2. Beijing points to recent export controls on AI chips and a crackdown on student visas in contending the U.S. broke a tariff reprieve between the two countries. Plus, Poland elects a conservative leader with ties to President Trump, breaking a streak of victories by centrists across Europe. And reporter Vicky Ge Huang joins us from a major bitcoin summit as the crypto industry shows off its newfound sway in Washington. 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 Trump Administration is expanding its review of federal contractors to include 10 tech firms. And Asian steel stocks fall as President Trump threatens to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%. 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 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

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