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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 Won't Renew His USMCA Trade Deal, as Michigan Gets a New Bridge to Canada Jul 16, 2026

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The White House wants to renegotiate trade terms with Canada and Mexico, creating uncertainty for businesses, including auto makers. Plus, the Gordie Howe Bridge is finally set to open in Detroit, though a crony political intervention was no help.

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The Supreme Court Wants a Security Upgrade / Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearings Jul 15, 2026

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Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify about rising security threats, as the Court seeks more money from Congress. Plus, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces the Senate as he tries to get confirmed to the job permanently.

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Trump Blockades Iran Again, While Saying the U.S. Will Guard Hormuz Jul 14, 2026

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Donald Trump reinstates his naval blockade of Iran and pledges to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, with or without its help. Yet his initial talk of charging a 20% toll confused his message, and if oil prices rise will he make his case to voters?

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The Legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham and How Will His Death Affect the Senate? Jul 13, 2026

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Lindsey Graham will be remembered as a man who loved politics and as an advocate for a muscular, principled U.S. foreign policy. Why was he so influential, and what happens in the Senate after losing one of its most consequential members?

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Michigan’s Democratic Senate Debate / Trump Fires the Election Assistance Commission Jul 10, 2026

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The next test for leftist Democrats is Michigan's race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Plus, Alaska's top court puts Dan J. Sullivan back on the ballot, as Donald Trump ousts the leaders of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

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Raging Against the Machine, Graham Platner Exits the Maine Senate Race Jul 09, 2026

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Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announces he’s leaving the race by denying the allegations against him and railing against establishment Democrats. Plus, GOP donor Ken Griffin says he'd support Marco Rubio over JD Vance for president in 2028.

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Trump Calls Iran's Leaders 'Scum' and Says the Ceasefire Is ‘Over’ Jul 08, 2026

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Donald Trump now says talks with Iran are a waste of time, since its leaders are liars and cheats, as the U.S. military hits 80 targets in response to the regime's strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. What are Trump's options for next steps?

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Democrats Quit Defending Graham Platner After a New Accusation Jul 07, 2026

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Graham Platner is reconsidering his Senate campaign in Maine after being accused of forcing himself on a woman in 2021. If he drops out soon, Democrats can pick another nominee, but who? And could any replacement beat Republican Sen. Susan Collins?

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Trump’s Red Card Intervention and Mixed U.S. Signals Before the NATO Summit Jul 06, 2026

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The NATO summit kicks off this week in Turkey, with President Trump airing his complaints about European allies and their defense spending. But is the U.S. sending mixed messages about its own military posture in Europe? Plus, Donald Trump shocks the sports world by calling for a review of a red card against U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, who is now eligible to play in a major match against Belgium.

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Celebrating America’s 250th and Looking Towards an Optimistic Future Jul 02, 2026

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On its 250th anniversary, why does the Declaration of Independence still matter, and what are the threats to the U.S. today?

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