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Senators Press Hegseth in Tense Confirmation Hearing
P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced questions over his past behavior and qualifications to lead the Pentagon. WSJ national security reporter Nancy Youssef gives us her read of the room, and what the hearing signals about Trump’s other cabinet picks. And in his first days in office, Trump plans to sign executive orders that would boost the U.S. fossil fuel industry. Plus, though the labor market appears strong, power is shifting from employees to employers. WSJ economics reporter Konrad Putzier tells us the more subtle ways that companies are flexing that power today. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Beijing Discusses TikTok Sale to Musk
A.M. Edition for Jan. 14. With a U.S. ban on TikTok looming, Chinese officials internally weigh the option of allowing Elon Musk to invest in or take control of the app’s U.S. operations. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump would have been convicted over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election had prosecutors not been forced to drop the case. WSJ reporter Sadie Gurman unpacks his newly released report. And Israel and Hamas are finalizing a Gaza cease-fire deal. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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Why Goldman Sachs Is Betting on Financing
P.M. Edition for Jan. 13. Goldman Sachs restructures itself aiming to be one of the biggest players in the increasingly competitive world of financing. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains what the shift means for the bank’s business. And the Federal Trade Commission plans to sue the U.S.’s biggest landlord over hidden fees. Plus, reporter Belle Lin talks about the new term companies are using to justify the cost of investing in artificial intelligence. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Bond Selloff Raises the Stakes for Earnings Season
A.M. Edition for Jan. 13. WSJ editor Alex Frangos explains why government-bond yields are surging around the world, and how this makes corporate earnings growth even more critical. Plus, resurgent winds in Los Angeles pose fresh challenges for firefighters. And WSJ autos reporter Christopher Otts tells us about his visit to one of the EV “battery belt” towns whose fortunes could turn if Donald Trump pulls federal funding. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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How the U.S. Job Market Could Change in 2025
What are the macro trends moving the U.S. labor market and how might that translate into your ability to find a new job? From the incoming Trump administration’s tariff and immigration plans to the adoption of AI, WSJ workplace and employment reporter Lauren Weber and logistics and supply chain reporter Paul Berger discuss what’s driving changes in the labor market, and how companies are planning for the future. Luke Vargas hosts.
Further Reading
The American Worker Is Becoming More Productive
America’s Role Reversal: Working-Class Blacks Make Gains While Whites Fall Back
What Trump’s Immigration Plans Mean for American Job Growth
Help Wanted: U.S. Factories Seek Workers for the Nearshoring Boom
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