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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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Wrapping Up the Trump-Xi Summit / The President vs. the White House Press Corps Sep 25, 2026

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Donald Trump's meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping result in an extended trade truce, as Beijing presses the U.S. on its stance regarding Taiwan. Meantime, a federal judge halts Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

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A Standoff of Presidents at the U.N. Sep 24, 2026

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President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered defiant speeches targeting each other at this week's U.N. General Assembly, giving no indication that a peace agreement is near or that Iran intends to reach a deal before the midterm elections.

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What’s on Trump’s Agenda With Xi? Sep 23, 2026

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President Trump will host China’s Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner at the White House. But behind all the pomp, will he press Beijing to stop supporting Iran? And will Trump hold back weapons from Taiwan?

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Donald Trump's U.N. Speech on Iran and 'Super Intelligence' Sep 22, 2026

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He gets applause for saying Iran can't be allowed nuclear weapons, while dismissing the idea of any global regulator for artificial intelligence. While in New York, he also holds diplomatic meetings, plus a friendly chat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Sen. Ted Cruz on Justice Thomas and the Supreme Court’s Future Sep 21, 2026

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Sen. Ted Cruz sits down with Paul Gigot to discuss why the current makeup of the Supreme Court is the best in his lifetime, his thoughts about running for president, and his new book, “Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas.”

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The Houthis Seize a Red Sea Chokepoint / Rep. Salazar's Immigration Warning to Trump Sep 18, 2026

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Iranian proxies send oil prices up again, as the Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping, while an Iraqi militia strikes Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. Plus, a GOP congresswoman in Florida tells Trump in a TV ad that Hispanic supporters feel betrayed.

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Mitch Daniels on Life Lessons from Politics and Academia Sep 17, 2026

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Paul Gigot speaks with former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels about the future of the Republican party, the changes he made while president of Purdue University, and his new book, “Impatience Is a Virtue.”

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The Facts on the Ground in Ukraine Sep 16, 2026

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Kate Odell speaks with Jillian Melchior from Lviv about Russia's new jet-powered drones and how Ukraine is using real-time battlefield pictures to hold the line on the front. Plus, can a bill moving through the U.S. House of Representatives this week put more economic pressure on Vladimir Putin?

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Trump's USPS Plan for Mail Ballots Loses at the Supreme Court Sep 15, 2026

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The Justices won't revive Trump's proposal for the U.S. Postal Service to regulate ballots, as border czar Tom Homan says there's no plan to send ICE to the polls. Plus, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh weighs interest rates, after a worrying inflation report.

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Will an AI Slowdown Calm Fears About its Development? Sep 14, 2026

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The CEOs of companies building artificial intelligence call for a developmental slowdown and regulation, while Donald Trump says China will win if the U.S. slows down.

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