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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com

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The Abortion Pill Mifepristone Comes Back to the Supreme Court May 05, 2026

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Federal regulations permit the drug to be dispensed by mail without a doctor's visit, but after an appeals court rules against that policy, Justice Samuel Alito halts any change until the Supreme Court can consider it. Plus, does mifepristone by mail present concerns that women might be privately coerced into taking it?

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Iran Strikes the United Arab Emirates as Fighting Intensifies May 04, 2026

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President Trump moves to escort ships trapped in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran answers by firing on tankers and hits the U.A.E. What are the President’s options as a showdown in the Strait of Hormuz looms? Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands out of a job and questions about what could have prevented the end of the low-cost airline.

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The Supreme Court's 6-3 Ruling Against Racial Gerrymandering May 01, 2026

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The Justices say the Voting Rights Act requires an inference of "intentional discrimination" before states can be ordered to draw minority-majority districts. Does this "gut" the VRA, as Democrats claim? How many House seats might be affected? And why has Justice Clarence Thomas argued the result might be less racial polarization?

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Jerome Powell Decides to Stay on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Apr 30, 2026

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Outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces he will remain on the board as a governor as Kevin Warsh prepares to take over. What could be his reasons for staying and what does it mean for the Fed? Plus, the U.S. economy keeps growing modestly, but inflation is getting higher according to the new economic data from the first quarter of 2026.

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Trump's Lawfare Against James Comey / Florida's 24-4 Gerrymander Apr 29, 2026

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The Justice Department releases a new indictment of the former FBI Director, claiming his Instagram post of seashells spelling out “86 47” was a threat to kill President Trump. Plus, Gov. Ron DeSantis's new House map could counter Virginia's Democratic gerrymandering, but is it a risk for the GOP if trends change?

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The Bank Robber, the Supreme Court, and the 'Geofence' Warrant for Cellphone Data Apr 28, 2026

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Police caught Okello Chatrie using location data from Google, and now he wants the Justices to say this violated the Fourth Amendment, which protects against "unreasonable searches and seizures." Plus, the Court hears arguments on whether cancer lawsuits against the weed killer Roundup are preempted by federal law.

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The Aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Apr 27, 2026

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After an assassin targets members of the Trump administration at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, questions about security protocols arise as the President vows for the event to be held again. Plus, Britain's King Charles visits the U.S. in a much anticipated state visit to Washington, bringing hopes of repairing a frayed relationship amid the pageantry.

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Trump Moves to Reschedule Marijuana / A Federal Bailout of Spirit Airlines? Apr 24, 2026

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The Trump administration shifts medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening up federal tax deductions that will be a boon to America's pot industry. Plus, President Trump suggests the federal government might step in to bail out or even buy Spirit Airlines, a precedent that progressives will love.

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Trump's Iran Ceasefire Extension, the U.S. Blockade, and the Strait of Hormuz Apr 23, 2026

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Donald Trump says the regime in Tehran is fractured, so the U.S. will hold off further strikes until its leaders "can come up with a unified proposal." What kind of a nuclear deal would be a U.S. victory that's worth accepting? Plus, as the White House ousts Navy Secretary John Phelan, who would be a worthy replacement?

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Virginia Narrowly Approves a 10-1 Democratic Gerrymander Apr 22, 2026

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Donald Trump won 46% of the vote in Virginia in 2024, yet Republicans might soon control only 9% of the House seats. How can Democrats seriously argue this is a win for "fairness"? What else did the GOP expect, after it started this gerrymandering race to the bottom in Texas? And what can fed-up voters do about it?

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