WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Lessons Learned and Changes Made 25 Years After 9/11

Dan Henninger, Bill McGurn and Paul Gigot recall their experience on 9/11 and whether the war on terror succeeded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads

‘In the War Room’ After Six Months of Conflict with Iran

Iran still poses a threat to oil products flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, but where does the U.S.-Israel alliance stand after October 7? Elliot Kaufman joins Paul G

A Trump Plan to Pay Stay-at-Home-Moms?

Press reports suggest the Trump Administration is drafting a proposal to spend federal welfare dollars on stay-at-home parents. Plus, a new report from the American Enter

The GOP's Midterm Convention / Ex-Aides Turn On Sen. John Fetterman

Republicans prepare to gather in Dallas, amid concerns of a possible blue wave in November, with Senate seats at risk in Iowa, Alaska, and maybe Texas, where James Talari

Make Hollywood Great Again? Donald Trump Wants Tax Subsidies for Movie Making

After meeting with Jon Voight, President Trump calls on Congress to pass film "incentives" to keep jobs in California. Plus, the number of people on food stamps has dippe

Donald Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal and Concerns About Bonds

Donald Trump's Venezuela oil deal comes into clearer focus, but what does it mean for American policy in Latin America? Plus, should Americans worry about rising interest

Dan Driscoll and the Pentagon's Leadership Churn

What does the Army secretary's resignation mean for the war in Iran and the Trump agenda? Meanwhile, House Democrats vow to punish two members who helped pass GOP bills.

Donald Trump's Case for Building More Data Centers: Taxes, Jobs and Chinese AI

As midterm candidates from both parties try to make data centers a political bogeyman, what's the reality of their water and electricity use, and can the U.S. risk a slow

A New Exchange of Fire Between the U.S. and Iran

Iran's leaders worry about the U.S. economic squeeze as the United States and Iran trade fire in the Persian Gulf region. Plus, faculty at the University of North Carolin

Mail Ballots, the USPS, and the Supreme Court / Meta's Settlement on Youth Mental Health

The Justices lift a hold on President Trump's effort to make the postal service a ballot regulator, but the case is only starting. Plus, Meta settles a bellwether trial f

Inside WSJ Opinion's 'The Path to Zero' Documentary on the Chaotic Retreat From Afghanistan

Paul Gigot talks with producer Michael Pack about the Journal's new documentary looking back on the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, through the stories of the so

Paul Ryan's Big Idea to Revamp American Welfare

Paul Ryan's Big Idea to Revamp American Welfare The former Speaker of the House joins Potomac Watch to discuss new state experiments to help more Americans move off of f

Abdul El-Sayed Keeps Driving Left / Linda McMahon's College Call to Action

GOP voters in South Carolina pick Darline Graham or Ralph Norman; Michigan's El-Sayed won't pivot; and Texas and Iowa Senate seats are now tossups. Plus, Education Secret

Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada and His Sanctions War with Iran

The President threatens a 50% tariff on cars and parts from Canada, while the U.S. Treasury launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran.  Hosted by Simplecast, a

Does Anyone Understand America’s Taiwan Policy?

South Carolina Senate hopeful Darline Graham flubs a question about Taiwan, but are other politicians just as confused about this vital national security issue? Plus, the

Trump Pauses His 50% Canada Tariffs / The West Coast Refuels Under a Jones Act Waiver

President Trump holds off taxing more imports, including hockey sticks and building materials, saying an agreement is near. But what about his USMCA trade deal? Plus, he

A Socialist Senator from Florida?

State legislator Angie Nixon manages a surprise victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, but is a candidate who supports a 5% annual wealth tax a gift to Republica

The Florida Race to Succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Alaska's Latest Ranked-Choice Fiasco

Byron Donalds leads for the Republican nomination, while David Jolly is the Democratic favorite. Meantime, socialist candidates are popping up in Florida, too. Plus, Alas

The Military Needs Funds, But Will the Bills Get Paid?

Congress worries about military readiness in the Middle East, but are Democrats willing to approve the funds to fix the problem? Plus, social media companies get the Big

New York City Takes on Amazon and Second Homeowners

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces support for the Delivery Protection Act, to force Amazon to hire its own drivers in the Big Apple. Plus, a legal challenge claimin