WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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

Duke Law Admissions, Haverford's Legal Settlement, and Michigan's Grading Policy

The Justice Department accuses Duke Law of illegal race preferences and flouting the Supreme Court. Haverford College settles claims of a hostile environment for Jewish s

The Badger State Says No to Socialism

Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong loses her bid to be the Democratic candidate for governor in Wisconsin, but only by a few thousand votes. What will the Democratic Par

Do Democrats Want Socialist Francesca Hong as Wisconsin's Next Governor?

Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old DSA member who wants public grocery stores, is the Democratic favorite, but is she electable against Republican Tom Tiffany? Plus, Darline G

A Pause on the Gaza Peace Plan?

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the next steps in Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, while Iran insists on charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Vladimir Putin tests

A Senate Pileup Before Summer Recess / The FDA Approves an mRNA Flu Vaccine

Senators race to handle Todd Blanche’s confirmation as Attorney General, the late Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill, a deal to fund the government, and more. Plus, t

Abdul El-Sayed Narrowly Wins Michigan Democrats. Can He Pivot to November?

The insurgent progressive sneaks past Rep. Haley Stevens, amid big polling error, prompting new debate on socialism and the future of the Democratic Party. But his appeal

Trump Fans Another Deal with Iran

President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will open soon, but is his purported deal a capitulation that would allow Iran to control a vital waterway? Kate B. Odell interv

Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and the Senate Choice for Michigan Democrats

The polling frontrunner is El-Sayed, who wants to pass Medicare for All and abolish ICE. Why won't mainstream Democrats, such as Stevens, take on these arguments directly