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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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What's Missing From Donald Trump's ‘Affordability’ Message Dec 10, 2025

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At a rally in Pennsylvania, he suggests affordability concerns are a "hoax," insisting that the economy is strong and prices are coming down. But with inflation still running at 3%, and as consumers pay Trump's tariffs, is the White House too quickly dismissing this political vulnerability for the GOP in the 2026 midterms?

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Trump, Reagan and the GOP's Foreign Policy Vision Dec 09, 2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth uses a speech at the Reagan Library in California to argue that Donald Trump's foreign policy follows in the Gipper's footsteps. Plus, as the White House releases its new national security strategy, what does this document say about Trump's views on China, Russia, and the Western Hemisphere?

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Are 'Independent’ Agencies Unconstitutional? Supreme Court Justices Debate Dec 08, 2025

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The High Court hears a major case on whether President Trump can fire members of the Federal Trade Commission, despite a 1935 precedent (Humphrey's Executor) that says otherwise. Plus, in a second case this week, Republicans challenge limits on coordinated campaign spending by candidates and political parties.

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Are Minnesota's $1 Billion Safety-Net Scams a Drop in the Bucket? Dec 05, 2025

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Federal prosecutors have now charged dozens of people, many from the state's Somali community, for defrauding Minnesota's welfare programs. How did the government let this happen, and does the outrage suggest that Republicans can win a political debate over reforming America's systems for public assistance?

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The Market, the Fed, and the Financial Future of AI Dec 04, 2025

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The economy is sending mixed signals, but is the stock market in a bubble? Paul Gigot and “Inside View” columnist Andy Kessler discuss the valuations of various technology and AI companies, and look at the list of possible replacements for Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

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The GOP Hangs On in Tennessee, as Voters Swing Left by Double Digits Dec 03, 2025

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Republican Matt Van Epps wins a special election for a House seat in Nashville, but he defeats Aftyn Behn, the "AOC of Tennessee" by only nine points, in a district Donald Trump carried by 22. Is this a signal about the coming 2026 midterms? Plus, Britain will pay more for pharmaceuticals to avoid further Trump tariffs.

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The Supreme Court's $1 Billion Online Copyright Case Dec 02, 2025

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If an internet user pirates music files, can his broadband provider be liable? The Justices consider that in a case pitting Cox Communications against Sony Music Entertainment. Plus, the Court also hears from pro-life pregnancy centers trying to shield their donor details from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

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Donald Trump’s Warnings Put Pressure on Venezuela Dec 01, 2025

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Donald Trump ratchets up the pressure on Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro to resign and effectively closes Venezuelan airspace. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies giving an order to fire a second missile to kill survivors of an initial attack on a boat supposedly carrying drugs.

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Is the U.S. Prepared for the Next War? Nov 28, 2025

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America is struggling to build ships, missiles and drones, even as war rages in eastern Europe and tensions rise in Asia. What's the answer? Kate Odell speaks with analyst Seth Jones about his new book “The American Edge,” and how the U.S. can still meet the world's threats, with free enterprise and presidential leadership.

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Trump Loses Round One on Prosecuting James Comey and Letitia James Nov 26, 2025

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A federal judge dismisses the criminal charges, ruling that Donald Trump didn't properly appoint Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who indicted them. Is the judge right that she sidestepped Senate confirmation? And as Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to appeal, does the country have a way to break the lawfare cycle?

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