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P.M. Edition for Jan. 15. As President Trump weighs whether to strike Iran, he’s been advised that a large-scale strike against the country would be unlikely to make the regime fall, U.S. officials said. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward says that doesn’t mean that military action is off the table. Plus, an Arizona mine that became the first new source of U.S. copper in decades has a new big customer: Amazon. Journal reporter Ryan Dezember discusses what’s going on in the U.S. copper industry. And there’s new charges in the basketball betting scandal that is now one of the most sprawling gambling cases in the history of American sports. Alex Ossola hosts. Alternative Indicators: What’s Dr. Copper’s Prognosis for the U.S. Economy? 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 Jan. 15. Denmark and several NATO allies are sending troops for military exercises in Greenland, a day after unsuccessful efforts by Danish and Greenlandic officials to persuade President Trump to abandon his pursuit of the island. Plus, Trump appears to roll back threats of an imminent attack on Iran. And Journal special writer Gregory Zuckerman discusses the White House’s decision to put Wall Street on the defensive as a part of its midterm-elections push on affordability. Luke Vargas 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 Jan. 14. U.S. existing home sales rose 5.1% in December, their biggest gain in two years. Journal reporter Nicole Friedman discusses what’s driving the gains in the struggling housing market and whether the momentum can continue. Plus, the U.S. military is evacuating some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as President Trump considers a strike on Iran. And earnings from some of the biggest U.S. banks such as Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo show strong consumer spending in the fourth quarter. 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 Jan. 14. Leaders from Greenland and Denmark are due to meet with Vice President JD Vance today amid President Trump’s efforts to seize the territory. WSJ correspondent Max Colchester says Greenland’s prime minister is holding the line that the island isn't for sale. Plus, the U.S. prepares to unveil its governance plans for Gaza. And actor Matthew McConaughey trademarks himself to combat AI fakes. Luke Vargas 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 Jan. 13. The JPMorgan Chase CEO spoke out today in support of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is being investigated by the Justice Department. WSJ reporter Alexander Saeedy says Dimon’s position reflects that of many on Wall Street. Plus, President Trump rules out talks with Iran and tells protesters there that “help is on the way.” We hear from Journal national security correspondent Alexander Ward on what we know about possible U.S. action in Iran, and how countries in the Gulf are reacting. And what the latest numbers on inflation mean for the Fed. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices