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WSJ What’s News - Trump Targets Colleges Again With Sweeping Funding Agreement

A.M. Edition for Oct. 2. The Trump administration has invited nine initial schools to join a ‘compact’ banning use of race or sex in admissions, freezing tuition, capping international enrollment and more. Plus, the U.S. will for the first time provide Ukraine with intelligence for missile strikes deep inside Russia. WSJ correspondent Bojan Pancevski says it's part of a major shift in strategy from both the U.S. and Europe, as efforts to ensure a peaceful ending to the war in Ukraine have all but failed. And, why tech bosses say they can’t find the right workers despite a sea of tech talent. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - What Would It Take to Reopen the U.S. Government?

P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. As hundreds of thousands of government workers receive furlough notices, lawmakers take to press conferences to point fingers. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews discusses the latest on the shutdown and what it might take to end it. Plus, payroll processor ADP says the U.S. lost 32,000 jobs in September, surprising economists. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier about what this says about the labor market. And for years luxury housing has been a bright spot in the broader housing market. But now its growth is slowing. Journal residential real-estate reporter E.B. Solomont digs into what’s behind it. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Rebound After Government Shutdown

Plus: Pharmaceuticals rally on TrumpRx announcement. And Meta will monitor users' chatbot conversations to create targeted advertising. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Unexpectedly Lost 32,000 Jobs Last Month, ADP Data Show

Plus: The U.S. Supreme Court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job for now, scheduling arguments in January. And Meta says it will begin using chatbot data to target ads on its platforms. Alex Ossola hosts.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Government Shutdown Leaves Markets on Edge

Plus: The White House withdraws its nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And, European pharmaceutical stocks jump after President Trump unveils a government-run website for consumers to buy drugs directly from manufacturers. Kate Bullivant hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Government Shuts Down as Funding Lapses

A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The federal government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years, after lawmakers failed to reach a deal that could keep the government funded. WSJ Washington coverage chief, Damien Paletta explains how this shutdown is different to previous ones. Plus, a federal judge rebukes the Trump administration’s efforts to deport pro-Palestisinian activists. And, the U.S. pulls the plug on a trade program that helped sustain Haiti’s last big industry. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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