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A.M. Edition for Sept. 24. In an apparent first, an OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government website gaining unauthorized access to government files. Plus a global bond selloff continues, with Treasury yields extending to multiyear highs. And, a federal judge ordered President Trump to temporarily restore access to news outlets banned from the White House grounds. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ energy reporter Benoit Morenne discusses why the oil industry is so opposed to the Trump administration’s idea of limiting diesel exports.… and who wants President Trump to put restrictions in place. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Trump has invited Russian president Vladimir Putin to the G-20 meeting in Miami this December. And Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse has been sending the company’s stock price higher, but Meta’s lead in that space isn’t guaranteed. We hear from Journal reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about hurdles to the app’s growth and what she’ll be watching for during Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote later today at the Meta Connect conference. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 23. WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei breaks down the delicate optics of Xi Jinping’s state visit, which is set to kick off later today. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asks President Trump for a new weapons package ahead of winter. And New York City makes DoorDash pay $131.5 million to settle an investigation into its compliance with pay laws for food-delivery workers. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Speaking to a room of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly today, President Trump tallied his foreign policy wins while presenting the possibility of further military action in Iran and elsewhere. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses how the speech went over and the outcomes from some of Trump’s closed-door meetings. Plus, a Republican senator has called for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. after the president’s oldest son disclosed that a Russian oligarch had paid for his wedding afterparty. And venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, along with some of the other biggest names in tech, are backing a new school intended to be an alternative to college. We hear from Journal tech reporter Katie Bindley about what kind of curriculum the school will offer, what kinds of students it wants to attract and what skeptics are saying. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 22. As President Trump and Iran’s president head to the U.N., we’ll look at whether diplomacy could be in the cards. Plus, investors reward Meta’s push into agentic shopping. And as campaign season heats up, the WSJ’s Ken Thomas and Anthony DeBarros look at how Republicans are pumping money into battleground states to counter Democratic momentum. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount has settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general, effectively clearing the final major hurdle for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. WSJ Los Angeles bureau chief Ryan Faughnder discusses what’s in the settlement and when we might see the deal close. Plus, CNN, MS Now and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. We hear from Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti about why the situation is escalating. And OpenAI calls on the government to set a global standard for AI safety. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount and the state of California discuss concessions that could get the company’s mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery over the finish line. Plus, President Trump proposes a new “AI force,” though don’t hold your breath for more regulation. And WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen details how a new U.S.-Greenland security deal could end months of uncertainty about the island’s future. Luke Vargas hosts.

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As Middle East energy security breaks down, gas prices are creeping up and diesel is hitting record highs – driving inflation in the U.S. and around the world. With the help of Dow Jones Energy's Andy Critchlow we'll look at the historic disruptions battering energy supply chains in and around the Persian Gulf. And WSJ reporters Benoît Morenne and Konrad Putzier explain why dwindling strategic reserves and a narrow spectrum of politically-palatable government interventions mean relief likely isn't coming anytime soon. Luke Vargas hosts.

Further Reading

The New Offensive Raising Oil Prices and Complicating Trump’s Iran War

How Energy Is Driving Inflation—and How It’s Not

Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here

Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms

What Is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets?

Is Fuel-Export Ban Trump’s Last Option to Ease Prices? How It Could Work

Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices

‘Refine, Baby, Refine’ Is the Energy Industry’s New Mantra

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Were major indexes able to rebound after a week of turbulence? And how will the U.S. regulators' green light of tokenized stocks impact trading? Plus, What does Warren Buffet's decision to step down mean for the future of Berkshire Hathaway? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett’s long-held succession plan. Plus, Disney has hired the head of artificial-intelligence company Character.AI to be its first chief technology officer. We hear from Journal reporter Ben Fritz about how this fits into CEO Josh D’Amaro’s strategy. And President Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House over their coverage of his administration. Alex Ossola hosts. 

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