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A.M. Edition for Mar. 27. Shares in global carmakers are sliding after President Trump said he’d impose a new duty on automotive imports starting next week. European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot discusses how that move could affect car prices and demand. Plus, leaders meet in Paris to plan for a European armed force in Ukraine to implement a potential ceasefire with Russia. And the WSJ’s Stu Woo on how the used phone market is taking off, as shoppers - feeling ripped off by $1,000 devices - hunt for cheaper alternatives. Luke Vargas 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 Mar. 26. When confronted with President Trump’s plan to impose tariffs, governments are still figuring out how best to respond. Canada correspondent Vipal Monga walks us through the strategies they have chosen, and how they might play out in the long term. Plus, Trump is set to announce his plans for tariffs on the automotive industry. And the Atlantic magazine has published more screenshots of the cabinet members’ Signal chat. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward analyzes the texts and the Trump administration’s response. Alex Ossola hosts. An Annotated Analysis of Signal Group Chat With Top Trump Officials 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 Mar. 26. Ratings company Moody's raises red flags over ballooning U.S. debt and the negative effects of tariffs. Plus, Vice President JD Vance announces he’ll join a controversial visit to Greenland this week, sparking anger and confusion on the island and in Denmark. And WSJ reporter Clarence Leong describes how China’s space industry is racing to catch up to SpaceX. Luke Vargas 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 Mar. 25. The White House and top intelligence officials denied that classified information about military strikes in Yemen were shared on a group chat. Plus, Forever 21 is closing its 350 stores, and mall owners are looking forward to it. WSJ real estate reporter Kate King explains why. And for the first time in a decade, no CEOs got $100 million payouts in 2024 so far. Special writer Theo Francis tells us about the rise of the nine-figure payout. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen: What You Can Learn From LinkedIn Influencers to Boost Your Brand Online 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 Mar. 25. Group-chat drama roils Washington after senior government officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Peth Segseth, accidentally let a journalist in on sensitive war plans. Plus, Boeing eyes a chance to withdraw from a Biden-era guilty plea deal. WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz explains how securing more lenient treatment in the case could be crucial for the embattled company’s recovery. And Canadians get cold feet about traveling south of the border. Luke Vargas 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 Mar. 24. As President Trump ramps up his attacks on the legal industry, law firms are split on how to respond. WSJ national legal-affairs reporter Erin Mulvaney discusses the implications for the industry. Plus, Trump recalibrates his plans for tariffs on goods from particular sectors and says he might soften reciprocal tariffs on some nations, though the back-and-forth is hard on U.S. small businesses. Senior special writer Ruth Simon joins to talk about how small businesses are responding. And shares in Tesla, a longtime stock-market highflier, are down more than 30% this year. Reporter Hannah Erin Lang explains why. 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 Mar. 24. The Trump administration is considering holding off on industry-specific tariffs when it unveils a raft of trade measures on April 2nd. Plus, Greenland’s prime minister condemns a planned trip to the island this week by a U.S. delegation as ‘highly aggressive.’ And as Israel prepares for a scaled-up ground offensive in Gaza, WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber reports that a majority of Israelis would prefer negotiating with Hamas to end fighting. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fifteen years ago today, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, kicking off a sweeping overhaul of U.S. healthcare and expanding Medicaid coverage to more than 30 million Americans. But with deep cuts to Medicaid being debated on Capitol Hill, could the U.S. healthcare landscape be in for a shock? WSJ health-insurance reporter Anna Wilde Mathews and Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at the non-profit health policy research and polling organization KFF, discuss the kinds of changes that are on the table, from work requirements to federal contributions to states, and what they would mean for Americans’ healthcare more broadly. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading: Fear of Medicaid Cuts Hits Health Insurer and Hospital Stocks GOP Split on Medicaid Imperils Trump’s Tax-Cut Plans Trump’s Medicaid Comments on Friday Provide Relief for Insurers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened when Walmart replaced Affirm with Klarna? And how are Elon Musk’s politics intersecting with Tesla’s stock? Plus, how are companies from General Mills to Nike feeling a tightening in consumer spending? 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 Mar. 21. President Trump announced Boeing has been selected to build a sophisticated jet the Air Force believes is vital to deter China’s military in the decades ahead. Plus, the oil-and-gas industry was excited when President Trump got elected. But now, as WSJ reporter Collin Eaton tells us, the industry is feeling nervous. And leveraged single-stock ETFs became Wall Street’s newest roller-coaster trade last year, with billions flowing into them. Today, their value is plunging. WSJ markets reporter Jack Pitcher explains why. 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 Mar. 21. WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz describes how a fire at an electrical substation is having widespread ramifications as passengers, flights and goods into Europe’s busiest airport are left stranded or diverted. Plus, protests in Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu fires his intelligence chief, tightening his grip on power. And Elon Musk is set to receive a top-secret Pentagon briefing on U.S. war plans for China. Luke Vargas 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 Mar. 20. As the costs of home ownership soar, Florida lawmakers are considering a far-reaching remedy: eliminating property taxes. WSJ economics reporter Arian Campo-Flores joins us to discuss why the state is unlikely to get rid of property taxes completely. Plus, President Trump signs an executive order seeking to abolish the Education Department. And a $6.1 billion-sale of the Boston Celtics basketball team is the biggest in the history of American sports. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen: Trump Wants to Abolish the Education Department. What Comes Next? 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 Mar. 20. President Trump is weighing a plan to extend Chevron's license to pump oil in Venezuela while also making it harder for countries like China to get a foothold there. Plus, the U.S. Agency for International Development could soon get a major overhaul, according to a memo viewed by the Journal. And, WSJ reporter Ben Dummett explains how Trump’s order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the U.S. are also being felt across the Atlantic. Luke Vargas 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 Mar. 19. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as expected, continuing its wait-and-see posture. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins to discuss the central bank’s outlook for the quarter. Plus, the Journal’s chief China correspondent Lingling Wei explains why Chinese leader Xi Jinping is angry with Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s deal to sell ports on either side of the Panama Canal to U.S. investors. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a partial cease-fire with Russia on a phone call with President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts. Building Influence: China’s Global Infrastructure Bet 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 Mar. 19. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency’s dismantling of USAID was likely unconstitutional, while a judge in Washington D.C. has blocked President Trump’s executive order which excludes transgender individuals from serving openly in the military. Plus, WSJ autos reporter Stephen Wilmot explains what a decades-old chicken tax has to do with the barrage of new tariffs being pursued by the Trump administration. 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 Mar. 18. In 2020, Morgan Stanley went big on DEI efforts; now, after criticism from employees, it’s watering them down. WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis tells us what happened. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine on a call with President Trump. WSJ report er Alan Cullison joins to talk about what it means. And Chief Justice John Roberts criticizes Trump for calling to impeach judges ruling against his administration policies. Alex Ossola hosts. Watch: How Taiwan Is Navigating Trump 2.0 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 Mar. 18. Israel has launched a series of attacks against Hamas targets across Gaza, after a breakdown in talks to release the remaining hostages. Plus, WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson explains how talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin today are unlikely to end in a cease-fire agreement. And, after being stuck in space, two astronauts are heading home nine months later than originally planned. 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 Mar. 17. Condo sales are falling through when would-be buyers find that the property they want to purchase is on a mostly secret mortgage blacklist maintained by Fannie Mae. WSJ insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham tells us about the list and why it is growing. Plus, President Trump lays the groundwork for investigating people pardoned by President Joe Biden. And recent market volatility is leaving even hedge funds floundering. We hear from WSJ special writer Gregory Zuckerman about the funds’ impact on the broader market and what signals they will be looking at in the near 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 Mar. 17. President Trump says he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as Washington pushes to end the war in Ukraine. Plus, is the U.S. headed for a recession? WSJ’s Justin Lahart breaks down the indicators. And, with egg prices still stubbornly high, more Americans are now smuggling in eggs from Mexico and Canada. Kate Bullivant 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, which presents conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to Palmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril and part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he’s using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government’s approach to national security. Luckey speaks to WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices