WSJ What’s News

P.M. Edition for April 21. President Trump said the cease-fire with Iran, which was set to expire tomorrow, will continue. Earlier, Vice President JD Vance paused plans to travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran over ending the war. Plus, lawmakers grilled Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, during his confirmation hearing today. We hear from WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman about what happens next. And the Gates Foundation plans to cut 20% of its staff. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for April 21. Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and handing the baton to hardware chief John Ternus. While Cook’s tenure saw the company’s market cap explode to over $3 trillion, WSJ deputy tech editor Bradley Olson says investors will want to see how Ternus handles a late-game pivot to generative AI. Plus, the White House is weighing whether to bail out Spirit Airlines or risk an airline collapse that could spike already high summer travel prices. And how Joe Rogan convinced president Trump to fast-track the review of psychedelic drugs used to treat mental illness. Luke Vargas hosts.

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P.M. Edition for April 20. Apple has named John Ternus, a longtime company insider, as its next CEO, succeeding Tim Cook. Plus, Tesla owners are pushing back against the company, saying that CEO Elon Musk overpromised and underdelivered on the cars’ autonomous features. Journal reporter Becky Peterson explains what this could mean for Tesla. And, in good news for soon-to-be college graduates, there are early signs that entry-level hiring is picking up. We hear from Ray A. Smith, who covers workplace issues for WSJ, about what’s changed. Alex Ossola hosts.

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A.M. Edition for April 20. Oil prices are surging and stock markets are slipping, as Iran again blocks the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump threatens fresh strikes on key infrastructure. With just days left of the ceasefire, will the U.S. and Iran agree to peace talks this week? Plus, with the world’s focus elsewhere, WSJ’s Tim Martin says North Korea has sped up work on its nuclear program. And scientists close in on treatments to stop the genetic driver of the world’s deadliest cancer. Luke Vargas hosts.

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With less than 200 days to go until the midterms, voters in several key states will soon choose November's nominees, just as fractures are emerging within both major parties. This week, national political reporters Eliza Collins and John McCormick discuss how Democrats and Republicans are maneuvering for position in a wide-open battle for control of Congress. Luke Vargas hosts.

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What Trump’s Deleted Social-Media Post Says About 2026

How an Image Depicting Trump as Christ Sparked a Backlash on the Religious Right

Republicans’ Anxiety Over Iran War Grows

Five Reasons Republicans Are Worried About This Texas State Senate Race

Clash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics

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