WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Peace talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to resume this week, but will the Iranians show up and what will they have to offer? Plus, Iran says it'll keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports as both sides try to work out an agreement over Iran’s nuclear program.

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Eric Swalwell quits the campaign and Congress after several women allege sexual misconduct going back years. While other Democrats deny that they knew about this behavior, why didn't they take the rumors more seriously? Plus, is there a chance that California's jungle primary could nominate two Republicans?

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Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editor at Large Gerard Baker and Texas Senator Ted Cruz discuss the war in Iran, the 2028 Republican primaries, and whether Mr. Cruz would accept a Supreme Court nomination.

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Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editor at Large Gerard Baker and Texas Senator Ted Cruz discuss the war in Iran, the 2028 Republican primaries, and whether Mr. Cruz would accept a Supreme Court nomination.

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Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discuss economic uncertainties amid the war with Iran, the AI competition between the U.S. and China and President Trump's postponed summit with Xi Jinping in May.

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The success of Artemis II, including Friday's splashdown, brought new excitement to space exploration. Is this a good use of taxpayer money? Can the U.S. beat China's 2030 target for the next lunar landing? And how have private companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, changed the calculus? James B. Meigs joins to discuss.

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After talks break down between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump imposes a naval blockade against oil and other products going to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. Will this economic pressure force Iran's leaders to make concessions? Plus, voters in Hungary depose Viktor Orban despite JD Vance’s visit to support his campaign.  

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The Vice President flies to Europe to speak at a rally with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is trying to extend his 16 years in power amid elections this weekend. Why is JD Vance so invested in Orbán's re-election, and does the MAGA right have the wrong idea about the American interest in Hungary's politics? 

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President Trump has signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, citing a lack of support from allies during the Iran war. While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Wednesday’s White House meeting as 'frank and open,' the alliance remains under pressure as Trump maintains that NATO 'failed' its testing ground in the Middle East. 

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President Trump has signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, citing a lack of support from allies during the Iran war. While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Wednesday’s White House meeting as 'frank and open,' the alliance remains under pressure as Trump maintains that NATO 'failed' its testing ground in the Middle East. 

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