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WSJ What’s News - Republicans Triumph as House Passes Trump’s Megabill

P.M. Edition for July 3. House Republicans overcame some lawmakers’ resistance to narrowly pass the tax-and-spending bill ahead of President Trump’s July 4 deadline. WSJ reporter Jasmine Li discusses what’s in the final bill. Plus, U.S. stocks notch another closing high after the Labor Department’s June jobs report came in stronger than expected. We hear from WSJ investing columnist Spencer Jakab about what the report says about the economy, and what’s now on Fed officials’ minds ahead of their meeting later this month. And Journal science reporter Nidhi Subbaraman tells us how Harvard is already preparing to fill the gaps in its budget left by a loss of federal funding. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Tech Winners and Losers From Trump’s Megabill

Plus: Airbus, Mistral and others request a delay in European AI regulation. And buyout firm Thoma Bravo snaps up restaurant-tech platform Olo. Katie Deighton hosts.


Programming note: Starting next week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be released twice on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump’s Megabill on Course for Final House Vote

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. 


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WSJ What’s News - Megabill Set for Final Vote as GOP Holdouts Relent

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. 


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - In the Global AI Race, China Is Gaining on the U.S.

Chinese generative AI companies are encroaching on U.S. companies’ dominance. The WSJ’s Liza Lin takes us through the strategies they’ve employed to catch up. And Electra CEO Marc Allen joins to argue how his startup’s small, hybrid-electric planes will make flying faster and quieter, and navigate the thorny issue of air traffic. Katie Deighton hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Nike, Lululemon Shares Jump After Trump Touts Vietnam Trade Deal

Plus: Centene shares tumble after the healthcare company says its earnings will fall short of expectations. Modelo brewer Constellation Brands expects President Trump’s new tariffs to increase its costs by $20 million this fiscal year. Ariana Aspuru hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Is the U.S. Job Market Weaker Than It Looks?

P.M. Edition for July 2. The U.S. has been adding jobs at a respectable clip, though the pace has been slowing. But WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart reports that the labor market is showing other signs of softness. Plus, Tesla reports disappointing second quarter numbers, following months of declining sales. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson discusses why investors are still optimistic about the company. And Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but was convicted of less serious offenses. Alex Ossola hosts.


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