Month: July 2025

P.M. Edition for July 9. After about two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social-media platform, Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as the CEO of X. WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vranica discusses what that means for X, which recently merged with Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI. Plus, AI chip maker Nvidia became the world’s first company to hit a $4 trillion valuation, before paring gains this afternoon. And minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting shows that officials are divided about when to resume rate cuts this year. The emerging split comes as President Trump puts pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, even as the president considers candidates for his replacement. We hear from WSJ White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz about which candidate seems to be leading the Apprentice-style contest. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Victor Davis Hanson breaks down what’s driving this madness on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

“ We've got even more disturbing reports that Democratic Congress people said, ‘Well, what are we supposed to do? We meet with our constituents and they're telling us that one of us should be shot. I don't mean shot by punishment. They're urging us to use violence and be willing to be shot by others to promote a radical agenda.’”

“ This is insurrection. Why is it happening? …They lost the Congress, they lost the White House, they lost, of course, in most cases, the Supreme Court. So, they don't have any power. So, they're frustrated.”

(0:00) The Era of Sedition and Insurrection

(0:24) Disturbing Comments and Actions

(1:47) The Hard Left Turn of Democrats

(3:00) Violence and Radical Agendas

(5:59) Trump's Counterrevolution

(7:39) Conclusion and Caution

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President Trump’s megabill cuts over $1 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, mainly from Medicaid. Experts project nearly 8.7 million fewer people covered by Medicaid, and hospitals face reduced payments and higher costs. WSJ’s Dominique Mosbergen reports on the bill’s historic cuts. Annie Minoff hosts. 

Further Listening:

- How Trump’s Megabill Squeaked Through the Senate 

- Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'?

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