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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks End the Week Up, Despite Consumer Anxiety on Trade

President Trump said the U.S. will unilaterally set tariffs for many countries, as a new survey showed high levels of consumer anxiety over trade. Plus, Charter Communications agreed to buy rival Cox Communications in a multibillion-dollar deal. And Novo Nordisk shares fell after the Ozempic maker said its CEO will step down. Danny Lewis hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump’s Bromance Diplomacy With Arab Leaders

A.M. Edition for May 16. We’ll get the latest from White House reporter Alex Leary in the United Arab Emirates as President Trump winds down a four-day trip to the Middle East. Plus, a veteran FAA air-traffic controller, shaken after averting a midair collision, opens up about stress, staffing and tech problems. And with two weeks until hurricane season, the new head of FEMA admits to not having a fully formed disaster-response plan. Luke Vargas hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Walmart to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs, Setting the Tone for Other Retailers

P.M. Edition for May 15. The retail giant plans to raise prices this month and early this summer, when tariff-affected merchandise hits its store shelves. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer says its price hikes could set the tone for other U.S. retailers. And Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks of a new strategy for the central bank, given that very low interest rates are not guaranteed. Plus, financial crime and regulation reporter Dylan Tokar follows the trail of the Chinese money-launderers depositing bags of drug cartel cash at banks around the United States. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


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WSJ Minute Briefing - Walmart Becomes the Biggest Retailer to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs

Plus: Coinbase says cybercriminals stole customer data and sought ransom. And Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the Fed is adjusting its policy framework due to changes in inflation and interest rates since 2020. Ariana Aspuru hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump Claims Progress in India Trade Talks

A.M. Edition for May 15. President Trump claims India has offered to charge no tariffs on U.S. goods as trade talks between the European Union and Washington also speed up. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace says those signs of progress in negotiations come as transpacific trade begins to roar back to life. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hold a hearing on Trump’s bid to abolish birthright citizenship. And hopes for Ukraine-Russia peace talks crumble as Vladimir Putin turns down a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. Luke Vargas hosts.


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