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A.M. Edition for Mar. 20. President Trump is weighing a plan to extend Chevron's license to pump oil in Venezuela while also making it harder for countries like China to get a foothold there. Plus, the U.S. Agency for International Development could soon get a major overhaul, according to a memo viewed by the Journal. And, WSJ reporter Ben Dummett explains how Trump’s order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the U.S. are also being felt across the Atlantic. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Dims Economic Outlook
P.M. Edition for Mar. 19. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as expected, continuing its wait-and-see posture. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip joins to discuss the central bank’s outlook for the quarter. Plus, the Journal’s chief China correspondent Lingling Wei explains why Chinese leader Xi Jinping is angry with Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s deal to sell ports on either side of the Panama Canal to U.S. investors. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a partial cease-fire with Russia on a phone call with President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts.
Building Influence: China’s Global Infrastructure Bet
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Two Rulings Deal Blow to Key Trump Policies
A.M. Edition for Mar. 19. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency’s dismantling of USAID was likely unconstitutional, while a judge in Washington D.C. has blocked President Trump’s executive order which excludes transgender individuals from serving openly in the military. Plus, WSJ autos reporter Stephen Wilmot explains what a decades-old chicken tax has to do with the barrage of new tariffs being pursued by the Trump administration. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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Why No One Is Happy About Morgan Stanley’s DEI Efforts
P.M. Edition for Mar. 18. In 2020, Morgan Stanley went big on DEI efforts; now, after criticism from employees, it’s watering them down. WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis tells us what happened. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine on a call with President Trump. WSJ report er Alan Cullison joins to talk about what it means. And Chief Justice John Roberts criticizes Trump for calling to impeach judges ruling against his administration policies. Alex Ossola hosts.
Watch: How Taiwan Is Navigating Trump 2.0
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Renewed Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds in Gaza
A.M. Edition for Mar. 18. Israel has launched a series of attacks against Hamas targets across Gaza, after a breakdown in talks to release the remaining hostages. Plus, WSJ Ukraine bureau chief James Marson explains how talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin today are unlikely to end in a cease-fire agreement. And, after being stuck in space, two astronauts are heading home nine months later than originally planned. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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