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Trump’s Shock-and-Awe Crackdown Sows Fear Among Migrants
P.M. Edition for Jan. 29. As President Trump’s immigration directives clear the path to step up deportations, his PR campaign may be just as effective. WSJ reporter Michelle Hackman talks about the impact that’s already having on immigrants. Plus, Trump announces a plan to hold tens of thousands of deported migrants in Guantanamo Bay. And the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for now. WSJ global editor for Heard on the Street Spencer Jakab joins to discuss the Fed’s new wait-and-see approach. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Trump’s Federal-Aid Freeze Blocked
A.M. Edition for Jan. 29. After a chaotic day for government officials nationwide, a judge temporarily blocks a White House directive to pause potentially trillions of dollars in federal assistance. Plus, federal workers are given a choice: return to the office or resign and get paid for the next eight months. And with interest rates near record highs, Americans are carrying larger credit-card balances month-to-month. We ask the WSJ’s Angel Au-Yeung what this tells us about the health of the U.S. consumer. Luke Vargas hosts.
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DeepSeek’s Breakthrough Pushes AI Up on Trump’s To-Do List
P.M. Edition for Jan. 28. Now that Chinese company DeepSeek has made a sophisticated—and cheaper—artificial-intelligence model, American tech companies want clarity on what the Trump administration will do about AI. Amrith Ramkumar, who covers tech policy for WSJ, discusses what President Trump might do. Plus, WSJ deputy bureau chief for autos Mike Colias discusses GM’s plans to soften the blow of potential U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada. And Panamanian officials meet with their U.S. counterparts to defuse tensions with the Trump administration over the Panama Canal. Alex Ossola hosts.
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How DeepSeek Caught Up in the AI Race
A.M. Edition for Jan. 28. Markets stabilize after yesterday’s selloff, even as the interest continues to swirl over how a made-in-China AI model managed to give Silicon Valley a run for its money. WSJ reporter Stu Woo explains how DeepSeek found a way to operate faster and more cheaply than its competitors. Plus, the Senate approves investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, as he prepares to oversee President Trump’s tax and tariff plans. And the Trump Administration ramps up its deportation efforts. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Tech Stocks Tumble Sparked by China’s DeepSeek
P.M. Edition for Jan. 27. Some $1 trillion was erased from the U.S. stock market today as investors reacted to a cheaper, high-performing AI model from Chinese company DeepSeek. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch tells us what’s unique about the company and its technology. Plus, Journal markets reporter David Uberti joins to discuss what this might mean for tech stocks in the long run. And a top prosecutor opens a review of the Justice Department’s decision to charge Jan. 6 rioters. Alex Ossola hosts.
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