Donald Trump takes office this week with slim Republican majorities in both the House and Senate. What might we see from Congress once the President-elect begins his term? WSJ congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes discusses the dynamic between Trump and lawmakers as well as what that means for the incoming President’s agenda. Alex Ossola hosts.

Further Reading

Debt-Ceiling Fight Has New X Factor: Trump  

Why the Trumpiest Congress Ever May Not Deliver His Agenda 

Mike Johnson Wins Speaker Vote After Trump Twists Arms  

Johnson Wins Speaker Battle, but Proves GOP Has Little Room for Error 

House and Senate Split on How to Deliver for Trump 

Republicans Lean Toward ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ for Trump Agenda 

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What’s driving big banks’ profit gains? And what was the result of the holiday season at Macy’s? Plus, what drove drops in some drugmakers’ shares? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 17. WSJ reporter and editor Aaron Zitner discusses a new Wall Street Journal poll showing where voters stand on President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda shortly before he takes office. And the U.S. Supreme Court rules that a law that would ban TikTok can stay in effect. We hear from Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin about what that means for the app’s possible future. And Israel’s security cabinet approves the cease-fire deal that would pause fighting in Gaza. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 17. A barrage of stimulus helps China hit its growth target, but with Donald Trump about to take office, the economic outlook is darkening. The WSJ’s Jason Douglas explains how Beijing is preparing to deal with higher U.S. tariffs—and how a trade war could play out. Plus, Donald Trump tells lawmakers he’s ready to bypass Congress to implement his border and trade policies. And the Gaza cease-fire deal appears to get back on track. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Fraudsters stole billions via government jobless claims during the pandemic. WSJ U.S. economy reporter Paul Kiernan tells us why time is running out to prosecute them. And, TikTok’s CEO plans to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, news that comes days before a ban of the popular video app is set to go into effect. And WSJ health reporter Brianna Abbott talks about a new report that says young women in the U.S. are more at risk for cancer than men. Alex Ossola hosts.

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 A.M. Edition for Jan. 16. As Los Angeles residents survey the destruction from the wildfires, the WSJ’s Rebecca Picciotto says many wonder if rebuilding is an option. Plus, Israel and Hamas quarrel over the details of the Gaza cease-fire, while medical teams prepare to help hostages who have spent more than a year in captivity. And Jeff Bezos’ space ambitions take flight as Blue Origin’s new rocket blasts off. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 15. Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire agreement in Gaza. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward explains what the deal entails and how it could lead to a permanent end to the war. Plus, the latest data from the Labor Department shows that U.S. inflation was up last month. U.S. economy reporter Paul Kiernan discusses what that could mean for the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. And big banks had a stellar fourth quarter. Reporter Alexander Saeedy explains why. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 15. The Securities and Exchange Commission sues the billionaire, alleging he misled shareholders about his Twitter stock purchases in the lead up to his takeover of the platform. Plus, after a long standoff, South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived declaration of martial law. And the WSJ’s Carrie Keller-Lynn explains how Israel’s tech sector has raked in more investment despite uncertainty from the war in the Middle East. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced questions over his past behavior and qualifications to lead the Pentagon. WSJ national security reporter Nancy Youssef gives us her read of the room, and what the hearing signals about Trump’s other cabinet picks. And in his first days in office, Trump plans to sign executive orders that would boost the U.S. fossil fuel industry. Plus, though the labor market appears strong, power is shifting from employees to employers. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier tells us the more subtle ways that companies are flexing that power today. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Jan. 14. With a U.S. ban on TikTok looming, Chinese officials internally weigh the option of allowing Elon Musk to invest in or take control of the app’s U.S. operations. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump would have been convicted over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election had prosecutors not been forced to drop the case. WSJ reporter Sadie Gurman unpacks his newly released report. And Israel and Hamas are finalizing a Gaza cease-fire deal. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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