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WSJ What’s News

What’s News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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AI Agents Like OpenClaw Are Here. How Can You Use Them? Mar 29, 2026

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AI agents—artificial-intelligence tools that can perform real-world tasks—are the buzziest thing in Silicon Valley. Some businesses and individuals are already using them, and the next generation of agents like OpenClaw could be even more promising. But they also come with significant risks. WSJ tech reporter Isabelle Bousquette joins host Alex Ossola to discuss how agentic AI is being used now and how it could be used in the future.

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What’s News in Markets: Bearish Bets, Defiant Oil Prices, a Social Media Reckoning Mar 28, 2026

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Why are last year’s market darlings falling out of favor? And is Big Tech having its “Big Tobacco Moment”? Plus, how energy stock gains translate to broader economic pain. Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Trump Orders Federal Funds for TSA to Try to Solve Pain at Airports Mar 27, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 27. President Trump directs federal officials to pay TSA workers, bypassing a gridlocked Congress. Plus, the Dow joins the Nasdaq in correction territory, meaning both indexes are down 10% from recent highs. What’s News in Markets host Imani Moise says investors expect more pain from the war in the Middle East. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov joins from Dubai to discuss how countries in the Gulf are growing more hawkish on Iran. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Senate Funds Most of DHS, Including Pay for TSA Mar 27, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 27. Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed in the early hours of Friday morning to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. WSJ congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes says the deal ends a standoff over immigration enforcement that's led to missed paychecks for airport-security workers and long lines for travelers. Plus, the Pentagon considers sending up to 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East. And SpaceX prepares for a June IPO, potentially the largest ever, complete with Elon Musk’s characteristic twists. Luke Vargas hosts.

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The Nasdaq Closes in a Correction Mar 26, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 26. Major U.S. indexes fell today, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.4% and closing in a correction–more than 10% below its recent high. Plus, officials suspect that Iran is behind a series of attacks on Jews across Western Europe. The Wall Street Journal’s chief European political correspondent Bojan Pancevski discusses how Iran is adopting Russia’s playbook. And Wall Street bonuses hit a record. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Trump Pushes for Speedy End to Iran War Mar 26, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 26. President Trump is privately telling advisors he believes the war in Iran is in its final stages and that he hopes to see a diplomatic end to the conflict within weeks. Plus, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez discusses the plight of 20,000 mariners stuck on ships in the Persian Gulf and the mounting economic costs the longer the war drags on. And after unearthing hundreds of millions of carats, Rio Tinto exits the diamond business. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Trial Mar 25, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 25. A Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube were negligent for operating products that harmed kids and teens, and failed to warn about those dangers. We hear from WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky about what the decision means for the future of social media companies. Plus, after years of notoriously high crime rates, Venezuela is now much safer. WSJ reporter Kejal Vyas recently traveled there and explains why and what it means for Venezuela’s economic future. And while airports are snarled in security chaos, one company is coming out a winner. Alex Ossola hosts.

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U.S. Sends Iran Plan to End War Mar 25, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 25. Mediators are pushing for a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as early as tomorrow in the hopes of ending the war in the coming days. However, WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says the two sides remain far apart, as Washington repeats a number of longstanding demands. Plus, a jury in New Mexico finds Meta liable for allowing adults to prey on children. Tech reporter Sam Schechner analyzes the verdict. And the toymaker behind the Labubu craze reports blockbuster earnings, but investors aren’t amused. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Why Bankers See Dollar Signs in Private Credit’s Meltdown Mar 24, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Mar. 24. Investors are trying to pull their money out of private-credit funds. WSJ banking reporter Alexander Saeedy joins to discuss why big banks like JPMorgan Chase see risk… and also reward. Plus, before Sunday’s collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, there were dozens of close calls in recent years. We hear from Jacob Passy, who covers travel for the Journal, about what regulators are trying to do about it, as well as the latest on the Laguarida investigation. And WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart explains why CFOs think AI isn’t taking all the jobs. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Are Higher Oil Prices the New Normal? Mar 24, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 24. U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are tightening the screws on Tehran in response to persistent attacks. Rystad Energy’s Jorge León explains how Iran’s continued strikes on the region and ability to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz mean oil is likely to remain expensive for longer. Plus, the EU and Australia ink a free-trade deal as the world’s “middle powers” link up. And Estée Lauder is in talks to acquire Puig Brands in a deal that would create a global beauty giant and add cult brands Charlotte Tilbury and Byredo to its sprawling portfolio. Luke Vargas hosts.

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