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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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Why Trump Is Striking Iran Now Feb 28, 2026

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The launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran by the U.S. and Israel marks the beginning of what President Trump hopes is the end of the regime in Tehran and its nuclear program. While Trump is calling on Iranians to take control of the government, Iran is hitting back with a barrage of missiles and drones targeted at Israel and U.S. bases across the Middle East. The strikes risk sparking a wider conflict in one of the world's most economically important regions. In this special episode of What's News Sunday, host Luke Vargas is joined by WSJ national-security reporter Alex Ward and WSJ Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin to discuss the strikes, Iran's response and the political debate taking shape in Washington.

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Further Reading:

Trump Rolls the Dice on Regime Change

Who’s Who in the Iranian Regime

Why Did U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Fail?

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What’s News in Markets: Paramount’s Win, Private Credit Carnage, Block Layoffs Feb 28, 2026

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How did the Warner Bros. bidding war affect Netflix and Paramount stock? And why are private lenders selling off sharply? Plus, what do investors think of Block’s steep layoffs? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Trump Directs the Government to Stop Using Anthropic’s AI Feb 27, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 27. After weeks of tension between the Pentagon and Anthropic, President Trump said that all federal agencies will end their use of Anthropic’s technology. WSJ tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins to discuss the busy week for AI companies and the military. Plus, the U.S. is building up its preparations for a possible attack on Iran with the arrival of a second aircraft carrier to the region. And markets finish a tumultuous month on a downswing. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Paramount Muscles Out Netflix for Warner Control Feb 27, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 27. Pakistan declares open war with Afghanistan following a series of cross-border attacks. WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains why the historically allied neighbours are now fighting and why the conflict could have widespread consequences. Plus, Paramount wins the bidding war for Warner Discovery as Netflix bows out. And Anthropic rejects a Pentagon ultimatum to loosen its AI guardrails. Daniel Bach hosts.

Learn more about the software sector’s $1.6 trillion meltdown in the latest episode of the Tech News Briefing podcast.

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Why Record Numbers of Americans Are Leaving the U.S. Feb 26, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 26. Last year, the U.S. had net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression: More people left than came. Record numbers of American citizens left the country. WSJ world enterprise chief Joe Parkinson discusses what’s driving these departures. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount’s revised offer to buy it is superior to the deal it has with Netflix. And in a closed-door, videotaped deposition in front of a GOP-led House committee, Hillary Clinton said she has no information about Jeffrey Epstein. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Why More Young Americans Are Dying From Severe Heart Attacks Feb 26, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 26. The U.S. sends fighter jets to Israel, ramping up the pressure on Iran ahead of the nuclear talks in Geneva. Plus, WSJ’s Betsy McKay explains why an increasing number of American adults under 55 are dying of heart attacks. And HSBC’s Frank Lee gives his take on another blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia, and whether the recent concerns around AI’s impact on software stocks are in fact overblown. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Why Businesses Are Selling Their Tariff Refund Claims to Wall Street Feb 25, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 25. Businesses are still figuring out whether they’ll get tariff refunds after last week’s Supreme Court decision. But some aren’t waiting for an answer; WSJ reporter Caitlin McCabe discusses how they’re selling their tariff refund claims to Wall Street traders. Plus, four people on a U.S.-registered speedboat were shot and killed after exchanging fire with Cuba's border guard. And prediction-market platform Kalshi has fined two users for breaking its rules. While it’s the first time the company has done so publicly, Journal reporter Krystal Hur says it likely won’t be the last. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Voters and Trump See a Very Different Economic Reality Feb 25, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 25. In the longest State of the Union address on record, President Trump tried to persuade Americans that the economy is in better shape than many think it is. WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw parses the speech where Trump doubled down on his tariffs, immigration policies and attacks on Democrats. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery says the latest takeover bid from Paramount could top the best offer from Netflix. And, Anthropic says it could roll back the safety commitments it’s known for - if a rival releases a superior AI model. Daniel Bach hosts.

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Pentagon Gives Anthropic Ultimatum in AI Use Clash Feb 24, 2026

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 24. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a meeting today that the company has until Friday to comply with the Pentagon’s demands on using its artificial-intelligence models, or Anthropic’s contract may be canceled. Plus, Meta and AMD announce a chip deal worth $100 billion. Journal reporter Robbie Whelan discusses what the deal entails, and why it’s got investors excited. And, in an exclusive, we’re reporting that the Trump administration is considering requiring banks to collect citizenship information from customers. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Hundreds of Companies Sue Over Trump Tariffs Feb 24, 2026

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 24. The Trump administration is considering new national security tariffs on a half-dozen industries, after the Supreme Court last week invalidated many of the president’s second-term levies. That ruling has prompted companies like FedEx, Revlon and Costco to file suit. Plus, President Trump is expected to tout the U.S. economy in his State of the Union later. But as WSJ’s Alex Frangos explains, the economic report card is a bit more mixed. And, Ukraine marks a grim milestone as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Daniel Bach hosts.

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