WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages taken on Oct. 7, including U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, amid new calls both to eliminate Hamas and to offer concessions to obtain a deal with the terrorist group. Plus, Kamala Harris plays up her old summer job at a McDonald's fast-food restaurant, but her administration's policies would make that kind of employment less available.

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In her first big candidate interview, Kamala Harris says her "values have not changed" when asked why she no longer wants to ban fracking, as she did in 2019. While her campaign might see the gaffe-free night as a success, did voters learn anything new about how she would govern? Plus, Donald Trump pledges to have the government provide for free in vitro fertilization treatments.

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Special counsel Jack Smith announced a new superseding indictment against Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election, despite losing a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity earlier this year. The case won’t go to trial before November, but what does the indictment mean for the election campaign and prospects for a trial in 2025? Plus, Kamala Harris has her first sit-down interview since becoming the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee; will it also be her last?

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Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission goes to court to stop the supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons from combining, arguing it could raise food prices and limit competition for union workers. But the companies say the opposite, arguing that they're under pressure from club stores, online outlets, and more. Plus, the FTC loses a separate case on noncompete agreements.

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It's a red state, but last week's open primary had Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola on top, with 50.4%, going into November's ranked-choice election. Yet the GOP hopes to unify behind Nick Begich, while the No. 3 contender, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out. Plus, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate the next debate's "mute" button, as JD Vance says his boss would veto a federal abortion law.

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Evangelicals propelled Donald Trump's 2016 and 2020 presidential bids, though Kamala Harris is making a bid for their support. Faith & Freedom Coalition Chair Ralph Reed joins this episode of All Things to discuss the state of the evangelical vote, his coalition's big-dollar plan for driving turnout, his thoughts on "Evangelicals for Harris" and why issues like Israel, the Supreme Court and abortion could prove decisive in close battleground races.   

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Israel pre-empted an attack by the terrorist group Hezbollah, while Hezbollah’s response was mostly intercepted by Israel with little damage done. How will this missile exchange affect the negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza? Plus, it’s the three-year anniversary of the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a failure which looms large over the 2024 presidential election.  

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The Democratic National Convention ends with an acceptance speech in Chicago that continues the week’s overabundance of "joy,” while offering few details about how Kamala Harris would govern in the White House. Meantime, the Democratic Party showcases its next generation of potential leaders, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Plus, what effect will RFK’s dropping out have on the presidential race?

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and tried to explain the difference between the way Republicans and Democrats define 'freedom.' But does the Vice Presidential nominee’s idea of freedom mean more government intrusion into people’s lives? Plus, as Kamala Harris prepares to accept her party’s nomination for president, will she give Americans more insight into her policies than the convention has? 

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A confrontation at the Israeli consulate leads to arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators Tuesday night, a day after thousands of protesters filled the city's Union Park. Collin Levy and Barton Swaim, who were there, describe what they saw and heard. Plus, Barack and Michelle Obama take the DNC stage to endorse Kamala Harris and urge the country to reject Donald Trump.

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