Musk’s xAI Joins the Race for a Foothold in the U.S. Government
P.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Elon Musk’s xAI is the latest tech company to make its models available to federal agencies. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses why that appeals to the government, and to tech companies. Plus, U.S. existing home sales fell in August, despite a decline in mortgage rates in recent months. We hear from Journal reporter Nicole Friedman about what’s behind the latest numbers. And Microsoft disables the Israeli Defense Ministry’s access to some services after finding evidence that the ministry used the tech company’s cloud services to surveil Gaza citizens. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Drones Close Denmark’s Airspace for Second Time
A.M. Edition for Sept. 25. Multiple drones flew over airports and a military base housing most of the country's fighter jets, with Denmark’s government calling the hybrid attack a threat to freedom and safety. Plus, the White House is planning for mass firings if there is a government shutdown next week. And, Delta is upgrading plane engines that are often behind toxic fumes leaking into the air supply on flights. But WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz explains why the airline’s effort won’t entirely stop the risks. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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Bankers Wanted: Why Wall Street’s Job Market Is Red Hot
P.M. Edition for Sept. 24. Hiring may be slowing for many industries, but the biggest banks on Wall Street have been adding headcount. We hear from WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis about what’s behind the hot job market, and whether it’s sustainable. Plus, a rule change at the Internal Revenue Service could have a big impact on a tax break for high-earning workers 50 and over. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling breaks down what the rule means. And a shooting at an immigration facility in Dallas has left one detainee dead and two injured. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Trump Threatens ABC Over Kimmel’s Return to Late-Night TV
A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In a punchy, and at times, emotional monologue, Kimmel took jabs at members of the Trump administration, including the president himself. Plus, a Democrat wins Arizona’s special election, narrowing the GOP’s House majority even further. And, WSJ climate reporter Ed Ballard explains how China is pulling ahead of America in the clean-energy race. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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Trump at U.N.: Immigration, Climate Policies Are Destroying the West
P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. President Trump’s hour-long speech to the United Nations General Assembly was filled with grievances against global immigration, climate-change efforts and the U.N. itself. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses why the president struck a distinctly nationalist tone. Plus, speaking in Rhode Island today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open for more rate cuts this year but also emphasized that there is “no risk-free path” for the U.S. economy. And Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show returns to ABC tonight, but several broadcasters say they still won’t air it. Alex Ossola hosts.
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