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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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Trump's Budget Plan: a 10% Cut, but With $1.5 Trillion for Defense Apr 07, 2026

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The White House releases President Trump’s 2027 budget request, which calls for reducing domestic spending while adding money for the Pentagon, including to fund a "Golden Dome" missile defense. Will Congress heed or ignore these ideas? And what does the plan say about America's growing entitlement programs?

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Trump Issues an Ultimatum to Iran After a Dramatic Rescue of a U.S. Airman Apr 06, 2026

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President Trump took a risk in ordering a high-risk rescue of a U.S. airman from Iranian territory. Now attention is focused on his threat to bomb Iran's electric power plants and bridges if the regime doesn't agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi / NASA's Artemis II Heads to the Moon Apr 03, 2026

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President Trump removes AG Pam Bondi, shortly after ousting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Could this be the beginning of a larger cabinet shakeup, and who might lead the Justice Department next? Plus, NASA sends astronauts toward the moon for the first time since the end of the Apollo program.

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Donald Trump Makes His Iran Case to the Nation Apr 02, 2026

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How effective was the President's primetime address on the U.S. military operation in Iran? Plus, Republicans agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, bringing an end to the long lines and chaos at TSA checkpoints in U.S. airports.

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The Supreme Court Debates Birthright Citizenship, With Trump in the Audience Apr 01, 2026

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As Donald Trump watches from the public seats, the Justices consider his order to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and deny citizenship to babies whose parents are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. While he argues that birth tourism and illegal migration make this necessary, Solicitor General John Sauer faces tough questioning.

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America's Money Migration: Democratic States Keep Losing Taxpayer Income Mar 31, 2026

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The IRS releases new figures on income migration between 2022 and 2023, which show taxpayers continuing to flee high-tax states for more welcoming ones, including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. But Democratic leaders aren't getting the message, as Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a new millionaire's tax.

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Who's Winning in Iran After a Month of War? Mar 30, 2026

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The U.S. continues to make military progress but its strategic goals remain elusive. President Trump contemplates sending ground troops for discrete missions in Iran, and financial markets try to assess the economic impact of the Iran oil shock.

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Why Congress Failed, Again, to End the Shutdown of Homeland Security Mar 27, 2026

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During the wee hours, the Senate approves a bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, but the House rejects the idea of partial DHS funding. While this puts a spotlight on Republican disagreements, Democrats are keeping the shutdown going by refusing policy concessions on immigration enforcement.

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A Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable for a Young Woman's Problems Mar 26, 2026

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A jury finds Meta and Google’s YouTube responsible for contributing to a young plaintiff’s internet addiction and causing harm to her mental health. But was the lawsuit more a victory for trial lawyers, and could legislation from Congress assist parents in navigating social media for their children?

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President Trump, Iran and the Fog of Diplomacy Mar 25, 2026

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The U.S. holds off striking Iran's power infrastructure, as President Trump cites "productive conversations" with the regime, but Tehran denies any talks are taking place. Meantime, Iran fires missiles at Diego Garcia, a base in the Indian Ocean that's about 4,000 kilometers away, which should be a threat warning to Europe.

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