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A.M. Edition for Aug 21. After months of spending big to hire more than 50 researchers and engineers, Meta Platforms says it’s taking a breather on adding to its artificial-intelligence division. Plus, Nick Timiraos details how Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is navigating growing economic and political pressures as central bank governors gather for their annual meeting in Jackson Hole. And, in our Price of Parenting series, WSJ’s Sandra Kilhof and Te-Ping Chen unpack the soaring cost of childcare. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. The president called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a housing official alleged she submitted what he called fraudulent information. Economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses how the accusations represent the latest escalation of the White House’s attacks on the central bank. And Wall Street editor Cara Lombardo reports on the billionaire Bill Ackman’s new pet project—the Alpha School makes full use of artificial intelligence while rejecting lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion. Plus, the previously undisclosed North Korean site that could store long-range ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug. 19. President Trump is calling for a three-way summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, after an Oval Office meeting with NATO and European leaders ends with the path to peace still uncertain. Plus, SoftBank invests $2 billion in embattled chip maker Intel. And, in the first part of our series on The Price of Parenting, WSJ’s Sandra Kilhof and Te-Ping Chen discuss what it’s like to support a family with a modest income in America. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 18. President Trump appeared optimistic in White House talks with President Zelensky and European leaders on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. WSJ national security reporter Lara Seligman reports on what the leaders discussed. WSJ’s Corinne Ramey explains why a New York court has yet to reach a decision on Trump’s civil fraud appeal. And Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ’s European finance reporter, talks about why some of Europe’s most notable companies are moving to the U.S. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 18. Americans are moving and switching jobs at much lower rates than before. WSJ reporter Konrad Putzier says that’s hurting the country’s trademark dynamism, and the economy. Plus, Brussels Bureau Chief Dan Michaels breaks down what to expect from today’s high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, European leaders and President Trump. And, a group led by one of the country’s biggest hotel owners is nearing a deal to take Soho House private. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several big M&A deals have been announced in the U.S. in the last few months, including a deal uniting Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to create the first coast-to-coast rail operator in U.S. history. WSJ lead deals reporter Lauren Thomas discusses why we’re seeing so many deals, what’s in store for big tie-ups and where this M&A trend is headed. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading It’s a Scorching Hot Summer for Deals on Wall Street. Vacation Can Wait.   Trump Fast-Tracks Deregulatory Push at Consumer-Protection Bureau    Top Justice Department Antitrust Officials Fired Amid Internal Feud Dealmakers Are Struggling to Make Sense of Trump’s Antitrust Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What caused Intel’s share price to bounce back? And how did Amazon’s new same-day grocery delivery rollout affect its shares? Plus, how did a $160 million tariff hit cause turmoil for Tapestry? Host Liz Young discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 15. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun their face-to-face meeting in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. We talk to WSJ reporter Jim Carlton, who is in Anchorage, about where the leaders stand going into the summit and the vibe on the ground. Plus, tariffs have hit their highest rate in decades, but inflation hasn’t surged—and economists are puzzled. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier discusses a theory about why that happens. And EV maker Rivian says a change to U.S. fuel economy rules is holding up $100 million in revenue. Ryan Felton, who covers the auto industry for the Journal, explains the change and what it means for the EV industry. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 15. People familiar with the matter say the chip maker is in talks with the Trump administration, as WSJ reporter Stu Woo explains. Plus, ahead of the landmark summit in Alaska between President Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, WSJ South Europe bureau chief Marcus Walker explains how Ukraine’s military seems to have accepted the reality that it may not be able to win back its lost territory. And, Apple reinstates its blood oxygen monitoring feature in some of its watches following a bruising patent dispute. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Faced with budget shortfalls and preexisting deficits, state and local legislators are looking for ways to get more in taxes from their richest residents. WSJ economics reporter Juliet Chung describes how they’re approaching it. Plus, U.S. mortgage rates fall to their lowest level this year, offering hope to prospective buyers. And more of Americans’ retirement funds are tied to stocks than ever. Anne Tergesen, who covers retirement for the Journal, joins the podcast to discuss the risks involved. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 14. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lands in the U.K. to shore up support ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore says prisoner swaps provide an example of how Russia and Ukraine can cooperate in the future. Plus, why the era of big raises for low-paid workers is over. And WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar details how Democrats are trying to reinvigorate waning support from tech executives. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 13. A revived tax deduction is prompting tech startups to dust off their hiring plans. WSJ special writer Theo Francis discusses the change and its implications. Plus, the New York Attorney General is suing the parent company of payments platform Zelle for allegedly failing to protect users from fraud. We hear from Journal reporter Dylan Tokar about why the suit, which was abandoned by a now-dismantled federal watchdog for consumers, may not be the last of its kind to come from attorneys general of democratic states. And President Trump meets with European leaders to discuss red lines in Ukraine. WSJ chief European political correspondent Bojan Pancevski joins to talk about how the call went and what it means ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 13. Their crypto-currency venture has generated more wealth since the election - some $4.5 billion - than any other part of the president’s business empire, as WSJ senior reporter Patricia Kowsmann explains. Plus, hundreds of National Guard troops begin patrolling Washington D.C. And WSJ reporter Vipal Monga explains how some Canadians are using alcohol as a new front in their country’s trade war with the U.S. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 12. As Google awaits a judge’s ruling that could require it to spin off its Chrome browser, AI startup Perplexity makes an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to buy Chrome. Journal reporter Katherine Blunt discusses what we know about the offer, and how likely it is to actually happen. Plus, President Trump calls for Goldman Sachs to replace its chief economist over his past predictions of the impact of tariffs. And the White House plans to review materials from the Smithsonian museums ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw explains why. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 12. After firing its former head, Trump says the Heritage Foundation’s current chief economist, E.J. Antoni, will ensure accuracy in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data. Plus, ahead of Friday’s summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, WSJ correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains why peace in Ukraine doesn’t seem to be a priority for Moscow. And WSJ reporter Clarence Leong details China’s massive new shipbuilding plans. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 11. Speaking from the White House this morning, the president compared the homicide rate in Washington with capitals around the world and said he would also put D.C. police under federal control. Plus, 50% tariffs on aluminum imports went into effect in June, and beverage, auto and manufacturing companies are hurting. Ryan Dezember, who covers commodities for the Journal, discusses how the U.S. aluminum industry’s answer to boosting the domestic supply of aluminum might currently be in your recycling bin. And Ford Motor has announced a $2 billion investment in a Louisville, Kentucky factory to build high-tech, affordable electric vehicles. WSJ reporter Sharon Terlep discusses how that might help the company take on the makers of cheap Chinese electric vehicles. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode for Aug. 11. Shares of publicly traded private-equity firms like Blackstone and Apollo are down year-to-date, trailing the broader market, while shares of traditional asset managers like BlackRock have outperformed. Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos discusses this divide and how it relates to the firms’ second-quarter earnings. WSJ reporter Miriam Gottfried hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Aug 11. In a highly unusual deal, chip giants Nvidia and AMD will give the Trump administration 15% of their AI chip sales to China. Plus, Israel’s military kills five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, according to the network. This comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed his new war plans include fighting in refugee camps. And, WSJ editor Aaron Zitner explains why the division between red and blue states is becoming deeper than ever. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices