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WSJ What’s News - Trump Hits Iran’s Trading Partners With 25% Tariff

A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. President Trump is set to receive a briefing today on options for responding to anti-regime protests in Iran, but he’s not waiting for that meeting to act. Journal reporter Gavin Bade explains the likely effect of fresh 25% U.S. tariffs on Tehran’s trading partners. Plus, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over its immigration tactics. And Moody’s Ratings’ John Medina discusses the challenges and opportunities accompanying an expected $3 trillion in data-center spending over the next five years. Luke Vargas hosts. 


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - How AI is Transforming the Way America Recycles

Recycling plants and waste facilities are turning to artificial intelligence to identify the valuable commodities left in our trash. WSJ’s Ryan Dezember shares how it’s all going down. Plus, WSJ sustainability reporter Clara Hudson explains why solar energy is still such an attractive bet for so many companies. Isabelle Bousquette hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Has Been Complaining About Attorney General Pam Bondi

P.M. Edition for Jan. 12. President Trump has complained to aides repeatedly in recent weeks about Pam Bondi, describing her as weak and an ineffective enforcer of his agenda, according to administration officials and other people familiar with his complaints. Plus, Google parent Alphabet has become the latest company to cross the $4 trillion mark as investors are optimistic about the company’s AI business. And dozens of Silicon Valley elite are part of a Signal chat called “Save California” where they exchange criticism and tips about a proposed wealth tax in the state. WSJ enterprise reporter Emily Glazer takes us inside the group chat. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Edge Higher While Dollar Weakens

The Fed Chair revived concerns about central bank independence. Plus: Synchrony Financial drops after the President calls for a cap on credit card interest rates. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Meta Names Former Trump Adviser As Its New President and Vice Chair

Plus: Paramount escalates its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. And Google parent Alphabet becomes the latest company to cross the $4 trillion mark. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - DOJ Investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Plus: President Trump mulls blocking Exxon Mobil from drilling in Venezuela following comments by the company’s top executive at the White House. And big bank shares drop as Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit cards interest rates. Daniel Bach hosts.


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