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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WSJ What’s News - With a Deal Unlikely, Government Shutdown Looms

P.M. Edition for Sept. 30. With just a few hours to go and no last-minute deal emerging, the federal government is likely to shut down starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart about what the economic impact of a government shutdown might be. Plus, the White House has unveiled a direct-to-consumer web site for Americans to buy medications, called TrumpRx, while also announcing that Pfizer plans to offer some of its drugs at a reduced rate. WSJ reporter Liz Essley Whyte discusses what we know about the site and Pfizer’s commitment. And OpenAI is launching a new social media app for its AI video generator, taking on the likes of TikTok and YouTube. Alex Ossola hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Inch Higher as Shutdown Deadline Approaches

U.S. government funding will lapse overnight unless Congress passes a stopgap spending bill. Plus: Spotify CEO is stepping down. And CoreWeave strikes a deal with Meta. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - White House Unveils ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website and Deal With Pfizer

Plus: A second victim has died as a result of the shooting at a Dallas ICE field office last week. And CoreWeave and Meta ink a $14.2 billion AI Cloud Infrastructure deal. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Boeing Gears Up to Take On Airbus

A.M. Edition for Sept. 30. The federal government is careening toward a shutdown after congressional leaders from both parties met with President Trump to try to hash out a deal—but emerged with no breakthrough. WSJ White House reporter Natalie Andrews explains what will make this shutdown different from others. Plus, WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz has the inside scoop on Boeing’s plans for a new narrow-body plane. And, what exactly is warrior ethos? We detail today’s meeting of the U.S. military top brass in Quantico. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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WSJ Tech News Briefing - AI Burns Energy. But Could It Save Even More?

One big drawback of generative artificial intelligence is the vast energy and water that data centers use to power it. But AI also promises to save energy and fuel across industries such as transportation, manufacturing and building maintenance. Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at New York University, tells us how AI could save as much energy as it uses—or more. Plus, WSJ reporter Sebastian Herrera discusses how layoffs of tech workers are affecting Seattle. Peter Champelli hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Goes After China’s Tech Sector by Expanding Trade Blacklist

P.M. Edition for Sept. 29. The Trump administration is cracking down on companies that it says pose national-security risks by adding them to an expanded trade blacklist. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses why that might be a headache for U.S. companies. Plus, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump releases a 20-point plan to bring peace to Gaza. And a frothy U.S. credit market is making some on Wall Street worry that it’s ripe for a fall. We hear from Matt Wirz, who covers credit for the Journal, about other signs that have some investors concerned. Alex Ossola hosts.


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