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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump Calls for Fed Governor to Resign After Accusation of Mortgage Fraud

Plus: Target’s shares fall after the announcement of a new CEO. And the Israeli military plans to begin calling up reservists for an invasion of Gaza City. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - McDonald’s to Slim Combo Prices After Big Mac Sticker Shock

Plus: The Trump administration says immigrants seeking to live and work in the U.S. will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, Elon Musk backpedals on plans to launch his political party. Caitlin McCabe hosts.


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WSJ What’s News - Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ Takes a Back Seat

A.M. Edition for Aug 20. Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly pausing his highly publicized ambitions to launch a political party. WSJ’s Brian Schwartz says Musk plans to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, while telling allies he is reluctant to create a rift with powerful Republicans. Plus, the Trump administration says immigrants applying for U.S. visas and green-cards will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ’s Sandra Kilhof and Dalvin Brown are joined by Passion Capital founder Eileen Burbidge to discuss the costs associated with infertility. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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WSJ What’s News - Hamas Accepts Temporary Cease-Fire Proposal

P.M. Edition for Aug. 19. Hamas has accepted a framework for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the release of some Israeli hostages. Anat Peled, WSJ’s reporter in Tel Aviv, reports on how the offer came about and how Israel might respond. Plus, tariffs are hitting price tags at Home Depot. WSJ reporter Nicholas Miller explains why the retailer is increasing prices after initially saying tariffs wouldn’t affect them. And a leading pediatrics group in the U.S. is recommending Covid-19 shots for young children, contradicting federal health guidelines. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Tech Slide Weighs on U.S. Markets

Plus: Intel’s stock jumps after the announcement of a SoftBank investment. And Home Depot rallies despite a disappointing report. Katherine Sullivan hosts. 


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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Home-Building Climbed Unexpectedly in July

Plus: Home Depot says homeowners are doing small projects but deferring big ones. And Air Canada’s flight attendants will return to work after reaching a deal to end their strike. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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