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DeepSeek’s Breakthrough Pushes AI Up on Trump’s To-Do List
P.M. Edition for Jan. 28. Now that Chinese company DeepSeek has made a sophisticated—and cheaper—artificial-intelligence model, American tech companies want clarity on what the Trump administration will do about AI. Amrith Ramkumar, who covers tech policy for WSJ, discusses what President Trump might do. Plus, WSJ deputy bureau chief for autos Mike Colias discusses GM’s plans to soften the blow of potential U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada. And Panamanian officials meet with their U.S. counterparts to defuse tensions with the Trump administration over the Panama Canal. Alex Ossola hosts.
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How DeepSeek Caught Up in the AI Race
A.M. Edition for Jan. 28. Markets stabilize after yesterday’s selloff, even as the interest continues to swirl over how a made-in-China AI model managed to give Silicon Valley a run for its money. WSJ reporter Stu Woo explains how DeepSeek found a way to operate faster and more cheaply than its competitors. Plus, the Senate approves investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, as he prepares to oversee President Trump’s tax and tariff plans. And the Trump Administration ramps up its deportation efforts. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Tech Stocks Tumble Sparked by China’s DeepSeek
P.M. Edition for Jan. 27. Some $1 trillion was erased from the U.S. stock market today as investors reacted to a cheaper, high-performing AI model from Chinese company DeepSeek. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch tells us what’s unique about the company and its technology. Plus, Journal markets reporter David Uberti joins to discuss what this might mean for tech stocks in the long run. And a top prosecutor opens a review of the Justice Department’s decision to charge Jan. 6 rioters. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Trump's Plan to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza Rejected by Egypt, Jordan
A.M. Edition for Jan. 27. President Donald Trump proposes that Palestinians vacate the Gaza Strip in a dramatic shift in American policy. WSJ Deputy Middle East Bureau Chief Shayndi Raice explains why the idea is unlikely to go away, despite it being met with strong initial pushback. Plus, the U.S. and Colombia negotiate an end to a weekend tariff standoff. And an advanced made-in-China AI model developed by the company DeepSeek surprises Silicon Valley and spurs a global tech selloff. Luke Vargas hosts.
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How Trump’s Busy First Week Sets the Stage for His Agenda
After being sworn in on Monday, President Trump hit the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on immigration, taxes, oil production and other priorities, and bold statements on tariffs to international trade partners. The Wall Street Journal’s Washington bureau chief Damian Paletta joins us to talk about what the president’s actions tell us about his priorities, and how legal challenges and popular support might affect how he tackles them in the future. Alex Ossola hosts.Further Reading:
What Trump Can—and Can’t—Do on Day One
A List of Trump’s Key Executive Orders—So Far
Trump Gives Gun, Drug Agents Deportation Power
Trump Says Aiming to Place 25% Tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb. 1
Trudeau Promises ‘Robust’ Response After Trump’s Tariff Pledge
Trump Executive Orders Target Biden’s Climate Executive Orders
Five Things to Know About Trump’s Energy Orders
Trump Pushes Back on Global Tax Deal
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