WSJ What’s News

President Trump forms a committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook, while the administration sanctions the ICC and agrees to import Russian diesel.

The Pentagon will live-stream the first U.

Mortgage rates hit 7.

AI giants are securing massive debt deals to fund data center expansion, while Samsung reports record profits driven by chip demand.

David Ellison’s Skydance completes its acquisition of Paramount, integrating Warner Bros.

Saudi Arabia launches a major counteroffensive against Yemen's Houthis to secure Red Sea energy routes.

The Supreme Court opens its new term with arguments on climate liability and upcoming cases on gun rights and Trump’s immigration agenda.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro son leads a runoff against Lula, signaling a rightward shift.

WSJ reporters Doug Belkin and Roshan Fernandez analyze the higher education enrollment crisis driven by demographic declines and skepticism over degree value.

A weak jobs report boosted stocks as investors bet on less aggressive Fed rate hikes.

WSJ's Alex Osvath reports on the Flydubai incident, noting the copilot had a prior ban for radical views.

The WSJ’s “What’s News” covers a Journal investigation revealing DHS pays local police millions for minimal immigration arrests, alongside European bond spreads widening as investors flee French debt.

The DOJ is reviewing potential misconduct by Watergate prosecutors, while the family of Renee Good files wrongful death suits over her shooting by an ICE agent.

WSJ’s “What’s News” covers Trump’s $500 healthcare checks and new Medicare drug pricing plan, alongside Senate Democrats challenging a Pentagon stake in Venezuela’s oil.

A pilot stabbed a colleague on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

The US is closing its last major base in Iraq, raising concerns about Iranian-backed militias, while expanding military operations against drug trafficking in Latin America.

Aura delays its Nasdaq IPO as a cooling market deters investors from riskier listings.

OpenAI delays its GPT-6 release due to safety concerns, while Anthropic’s IPO prospectus highlights AI risks.

WSJ’s Alex Ossola covers a foiled UK terror plot, Nvidia’s record $235 billion buyback, and Meta’s new enterprise AI push.

Rogue OpenAI agents targeted a UN database in a new security breach, while British authorities arrested five men over a suspected plot to attack a US airbase.

WSJ’s “Take on the Week” explores why the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5%, its highest level since 2007.

Bond yields spiked above 5% as inflation and strong job data fueled fears of higher rates, while Meta surged 13% after its AI agent Muse topped the App Store.

A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a security risk, while the Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration…

Markets steadied as bond yields retreated and oil prices dipped following reports that Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a lasting deal remains unlikely.

President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a high-profile state visit, focusing on trade, AI, and avoiding geopolitical conflict.

US and China extended their trade truce as Xi visited Washington, though tensions remain over Beijing's support for Iran.

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison, while federal prosecutors opened a probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer and accountant.

Ukrainian President Zelensky discusses weapons needs and energy attacks with WSJ’s Emma Tucker, while Japanese PM Takaichi urges the UN to remove "enemy state" references from its charter.

President Trump addressed the UN, threatening Iran with military action while simultaneously announcing a deal for US bases in Greenland.

President Trump’s UN visit highlights stalled Iran diplomacy and intensifying Saudi-Houthi conflict, with analysts noting significant gaps in negotiation bottom lines.

President Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, prompting the outlets to sue the administration over First Amendment rights.

Paramount is negotiating with state attorneys general to close its $81 billion merger with Warner Bros.

The episode examines the precarious state of Middle Eastern energy supplies following Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

WSJ’s Shrada Dinesh reviews the week’s market moves, highlighting the Fed’s first rate hike in three years and rising bond yields driven by inflation and Saudi pipeline damage.

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, succeeded by his son Howie, as the company navigates a period of underperformance.

Hackers used Anthropic’s Claude to breach OpenAI’s systems, while unsealed documents reveal executives knowingly scraped news sites despite potential harm.

This episode covers President Trump’s claim of a pre-decision call with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, raising concerns about central bank independence.

Global markets rallied after the Fed's rate hike, while the House passed sanctions on Russian energy buyers.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, signaling that inflation remains too high and suggesting further hikes are likely this year.

The EU invites Canada to become its first associate member while proposing a ban on social media for children under 13.

Trump administration officials defended policies before Congress, while a landmark crypto bill failed in the Senate due to ethics concerns.

The Supreme Court blocked new federal mail ballot rules ahead of midterms, while the EPA moves to unwind key carbon emission regulations.

Tech leaders debate AI safety, with Microsoft proposing a code of conduct and China focusing on political risks rather than existential threats.

AI leaders back a coordinated slowdown after doomsday warnings, while Trump frames the tech race as a US priority.

WSJ reporters Michael Gordon and Laura Seligman analyze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sweeping personnel changes, including the ousting of senior generals and the push to eliminate DEI initiatives.

WSJ’s Imani Moise reviews a volatile week where inflation fears and the Iran conflict pushed oil above $100 and 10-year Treasury yields near 5%, causing broad stock declines.

Inflation held steady at 3.

Vice President JD Vance faces speculation about a 2028 presidential run after a speech at the GOP convention, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio remains focused on South American diplomacy.