Paul Gigot in Conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Speaking at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C., WSJ Editorial Page Editor Paul Gigot and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discuss economic uncertainties amid the war with Iran, the AI competiti...
15 Apr 25min
The Artemis II Moon Mission—and What NASA Is Planning Next
The success of Artemis II, including Friday's splashdown, brought new excitement to space exploration. Is this a good use of taxpayer money? Can the U.S. beat China's 2030 target for the next lunar la...
14 Apr 23min
Donald Trump Tries to Squeeze Iran with a Naval Blockade
After talks break down between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump imposes a naval blockade against oil and other products going to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. Will this economic p...
13 Apr 25min
JD Vance Hits the Campaign Trail—in Budapest, Hungary
The Vice President flies to Europe to speak at a rally with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is trying to extend his 16 years in power amid elections this weekend. Why is JD Vance so investe...
10 Apr 23min
Will Donald Trump Walk Away From NATO?
President Trump has signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO, citing a lack of support from allies during the Iran war. While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Wednesday’s White House ...
9 Apr 26min
President Trump Declares a Two-Week Ceasefire in Iran
The U.S. halts its strikes on Iran, saying its military objectives have been achieved, shortly after President Trump threatened that "a whole civilization will die" if the regime refused to reopen the...
8 Apr 22min
Trump's Budget Plan: a 10% Cut, but With $1.5 Trillion for Defense
The White House releases President Trump’s 2027 budget request, which calls for reducing domestic spending while adding money for the Pentagon, including to fund a "Golden Dome" missile defense. Will ...
7 Apr 24min
Trump Issues an Ultimatum to Iran After a Dramatic Rescue of a U.S. Airman
President Trump took a risk in ordering a high-risk rescue of a U.S. airman from Iranian territory. Now attention is focused on his threat to bomb Iran's electric power plants and bridges if the regim...
6 Apr 24min
