WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

As he eyes retirement, the North Carolinian reflects on his biggest regret, tussles with President Trump, worries for Republicans in the midterms, views on JD Vance vs. Marco Rubio, and his new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.”

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The Defense Secretary's speech to the troops includes a welcome focus on drone warfare, but he also picks cultural fights that drown out his larger message. Plus, Donald Trump gathers tech leaders to sign a “morally binding” pact on controls.

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Can cities and counties sue oil companies for global climate change? The Supreme Court is starting a new term with case asking that question, Suncor v. Boulder County. Alas, Justice Samuel Alito now says he'll recuse, which could lead to a 4-4 split.

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Democratic candidates are running on the high cost of living, but their policy plans would drive up the cost of groceries, gas and houses. Plus, do Democrats really regret the excesses of “woke”?

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The Senate debates college sports, data centers, and stock trading, as the GOP tries to send a final message to voters before the November election. Plus, Pope Leo gets a warm welcome in secular Paris, as he speaks on AI, assisted suicide, and more.

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The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how modern warfare is changing by using data and drones. Jillian Melchior tells Paul Gigot about what she saw at a command center in Ukraine and how the U.S. military can learn from what's happening in Europe.

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Donald Trump's meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping result in an extended trade truce, as Beijing presses the U.S. on its stance regarding Taiwan. Meantime, a federal judge halts Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. 

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President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered defiant speeches targeting each other at this week's U.N. General Assembly, giving no indication that a peace agreement is near or that Iran intends to reach a deal before the midterm elections. 

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President Trump will host China’s Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner at the White House. But behind all the pomp, will he press Beijing to stop supporting Iran? And will Trump hold back weapons from Taiwan? 

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He gets applause for saying Iran can't be allowed nuclear weapons, while dismissing the idea of any global regulator for artificial intelligence. While in New York, he also holds diplomatic meetings, plus a friendly chat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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