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With less than 200 days to go until the midterms, voters in several key states will soon choose November's nominees, just as fractures are emerging within both major parties. This week, national political reporters Eliza Collins and John McCormick discuss how Democrats and Republicans are maneuvering for position in a wide-open battle for control of Congress. Luke Vargas hosts.

Further Reading

How March’s Early Primaries Are Shaping the Midterms

Rahm Emanuel Floods Democrats With Criticism and Ideas. Will His Party Listen?

Bernie Sanders Is Back as a Left-Wing Kingmaker

Growing Frustration With Chuck Schumer Spurs Talk of Replacing Him

What Trump’s Deleted Social-Media Post Says About 2026

How an Image Depicting Trump as Christ Sparked a Backlash on the Religious Right

Republicans’ Anxiety Over Iran War Grows

Five Reasons Republicans Are Worried About This Texas State Senate Race

Clash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics

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Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite finished with fresh records? And, are luxury fashion stocks no longer in vogue? Plus, is pivoting to AI a good corporate strategy? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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P.M. Edition for April 17. After Iran’s declaration, President Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place. Senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday said confusion reigns for shippers in the region. Plus, U.S. stocks extended their rally, with fresh highs for the Nasdaq and S&P. What’s News in Markets host Imani Moise tells us why. And, WSJ reporter Kris Maher discusses how the clash between President Trump and Pope Leo has divided America’s Catholics. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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A.M. Edition for April 17. In a setback for GOP leaders in Congress, Republican lawmakers join Democrats in blocking a five-year renewal of a key national-security surveillance program and reinstating temporary legal protections for Haitian immigrants. Plus, Ford cautiously opens the door to partnerships with Chinese carmakers. And QVC files for bankruptcy, as the long-running shopping channel struggles to stay competitive with social media and Amazon Live. Luke Vargas hosts. 

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P.M. Edition for April 16. The cease-fire, which went into effect today after nearly seven weeks of fighting, creates space for diplomacy. WSJ national security reporter Robbie Gramer explains what could undermine a potential peace agreement. Plus, while Trump says the U.S. might hold discussions with Iran this weekend, the U.S. is expanding its blockade. WSJ’s senior video and national security correspondent Shelby Holliday discusses how this applies more economic pressure to Iran. And Netflix announces that its chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings is leaving the board. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. 

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