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WSJ What’s News - House GOP Threaten to Sink Trump Megabill

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.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - How a Tiny Himalayan Country Became a Bitcoin Mining Paradise

Wounded by the pandemic, Bhutan turned to the unlikely industry of bitcoin mining to expand its economy. The WSJ’s Shan Li takes us through how the plan is working. Plus: Tech leaders want their AI chatbots to offer more personality in the race to encourage usage. WSJ columnist Tim Higgins discusses how Elon Musk is rethinking xAI chatbot Grok. Katie Deighton hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Mixed After Senate Passes Megabill

After squeaking through the chamber, President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill now goes back to the House. Plus: Tensions between Trump and Elon Musk flare again, sending Tesla shares skidding. And AMC Entertainment reaches an agreement with creditors to reduce debt and secure new financing. Danny Lewis hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump’s Tax and Spending Megabill Goes to House Ahead of July 4 Deadline

P.M. Edition for July 1. After an all-night session of dealmaking, Senate Republicans pushed through the bill, which addresses many of President Trump’s priorities. Now, as WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin tells us, the bill heads to the House, where GOP leaders will have to move quickly to meet their July 4 deadline. Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said solid economic activity is allowing the Fed to keep its wait-and-see stance. And the companies behind popular snack brands are adding more, smaller packaging sizes. We hear from reporter Jennifer Williams about the upsides and potential downsides of the move. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Threatens New Japan Tariffs as Trade Tensions Resurface

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.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - How Hackers Crippled Iran’s Financial System

Iran’s already-precarious financial system was brought to its knees by Israel-aligned hackers. The WSJ’s Angus Berwick walks us through the cyberattack. Plus: Research suggests companies should pause before promoting the AI in their AI-powered products and services. Katie Deighton hosts.


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