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Jul 2024
12m 43s

Harris on Track to Clinch Nomination

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A.M. Edition for July 23. Vice President Kamala Harris secures the pledged support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and her campaign appears to energize organized labor and big donors. Plus, Google’s talks to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion fall apart. And, more American women are working than ever, but as WSJ economics reporter Rachel Wolfe explains, many say that’s left them with two full-time jobs: managing their households and their careers. Luke Vargas hosts.


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