Senators gave the go ahead to legislation called the Genius Act, which seeks to regulate the stablecoin industry. But some say the new rules don’t go far enough. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos explains what it all means. Plus, the conflict between Israel and Iran could spread beyond the physical battlefield. We hear from WSJ reporter James Run ... Show More
Yesterday
TNB Tech Minute: Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X
Plus: Nvidia becomes the world’s first $4 trillion company. And, Duolingo appears to see weaker user trends in the U.S. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will be r ... Show More
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Yesterday
TNB Tech Minute: Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Publishes Series of Antisemitic Posts
Plus: Apple’s COO to step down. And, Meta Platforms buys a minority-stake in EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Ban glasses. Julie Chang hosts. Programming note: Starting this week, Tech News Briefing episodes will be released on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the TNB Tech Minute will ... Show More
2m 47s
Jul 1
Trump’s Tax and Spending Megabill Goes to House Ahead of July 4 Deadline
P.M. Edition for July 1. After an all-night session of dealmaking, Senate Republicans pushed through the bill, which addresses many of President Trump’s priorities. Now, as WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin tells us, the bill heads to the House, where GOP leaders will have to ... Show More
13m 45s
May 22
What’s in President Trump’s Tax Bill as it Heads to the Senate
P.M. Edition for May 22. The House passed President Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending bill, after some last-minute changes this morning united Republican holdouts. WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin talks about what made it into the bill, and what happens next. Plus, the Trum ... Show More
14m 11s
Jun 24
War And The Role Of Congress
After the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, on Monday Iran began their retaliation. Several Iranian missiles were launched at the U.S. Air Force base in Qatar, which were ultimately intercepted. This week, American lawmakers are seeking further informati ... Show More
32m 23s
Jan 2025
Senators Press Hegseth in Tense Confirmation Hearing
P.M. Edition for Jan. 14. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced questions over his past behavior and qualifications to lead the Pentagon. WSJ national security reporter Nancy Youssef gives us her read of the room, and what the hearing sign ... Show More
13m 58s