WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal•www.wsj.com

What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.

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Trump Administration Sees Threat in Growing Foreign Spy Bases in Cuba

P.M. Edition for May 22. The Journal is exclusively reporting that Russia and China have been building out their operations to spy on the U.S. from Cuba. National security reporter Alex Ward discusses what this means for the U.S. as it escalates its pressure campaign on Havana. Plus, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair at the White House today. We tell you what President Trump had to say about the central bank’s independence, and what the Fed should prioritize under Warsh’s leaders...

May 22, 2026•14 min

What’s News in Earnings: How AI Agents Are Boosting Nvidia–and Opening the Door to Challengers

Bonus Episode for May 22. Financial results from Nvidia give investors a look into the “parabolic” demand for AI hardware . Wall Street Journal Reporter Robbie Whelan discusses how the rise of AI agents is shifting the company’s business, and how Nvidia could benefit from blockbuster IPOs from SpaceX and OpenAI–even with rising competition in the chip industry. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ ea...

May 22, 2026•7 min

The Whiskey Glut Upending America’s Bourbon Heartland

A.M. Edition for May 22. The U.S. puts arms sales to Taiwan on hold, saying the munitions and arms are needed for the war with Iran. Plus, weight-loss drugs like WeGovy and Mounjaro show a surprising ability to stall cancer . And WSJ’s Laura Cooper details how bourbon distillers are facing a hangover as more Americans pinch pennies and join the ranks of the sober-curious. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

May 22, 2026•15 min

Senate Republicans Break With President Trump Over $1.8 Billion Fund

P.M. Edition for May 21. The Senate’s at an impasse after a majority of Senate Republicans collide with President Trump over plans for an “anti-weaponization fund.” WSJ national political reporter Ken Thomas discusses what that means for President Trump’s agenda ahead of the midterms. Plus, a day after officially kicking off its IPO process, tonight SpaceX plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket . We hear from Journal space reporter Micah Maidenberg about why Starship is so critical...

May 21, 2026•14 min

SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI’s Trillion Dollar IPO Plans

A.M. Edition for May 21. Wall Street is bracing for a historic wave of tech listings as Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveils its blockbuster S-1 prospectus . WSJ reporter Becky Peterson parsed the filing and says its setting the stage for a landmark debut that could make Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Plus, an exclusive look at Anthropic’s mind-blowing growth as the AI-startup looks set for its first profit. And, new research shows MAHA-approved natural food colors may cause cancer and diabetes. Dan...

May 21, 2026•14 min

OpenAI Is Making Plans to File to Go Public Very Soon

P.M. Edition for May 20. We’re exclusively reporting that ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been working with bankers to prepare to file for an initial public offering in the coming days or weeks. Reporter Berber Jin joins to discuss the timing of the possible IPO and what that could mean for OpenAI’s business. Plus, stocks of chipmakers like Intel, Micron and AMD have hit a volatile stretch after weeks of massive gains. We hear from WSJ reporter Jared Mitovich about why they’re now looking to Nvidia’s e...

May 20, 2026•13 min

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