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P.M. Edition for July 19. Evan Gershkovich, the WSJ reporter wrongfully convicted of espionage, was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison. Georgi Kantchev discusses the verdict in a secret trial the U.S. has condemned as a sham. And calls grow for President Biden to step aside. Plus, WSJ’s Andrew Restuccia previews what a second Trump presidency, emboldened by allies, could b

A.M. Edition for July 19. A tech outage sweeps around the globe, knocking out operations for banks, media companies and emergency services and causing flights to be grounded. Plus, Donald Trump accepts the Republican presidential nomination, calling for unity in his speech—but also reverting to familiar attacks, says the WSJ’s Washington editor Damian Paletta. And, Houthi milit

P.M. Edition for July 18. The mood among Republicans is ebullient as Donald Trump prepares to address the party’s convention in Milwaukee. WSJ’s Luke Vargas reports on what Republicans hope to hear from the former president. And markets reporter Sam Goldfarb breaks down the latest predictions from economists on where inflation and interest rates are headed. Plus, Amrith Ramkuma

A.M. Edition for July 18. WSJ editor Aaron Zitner says Donald Trump’s running mate is connecting some of the economic grievance that drove the Republicans’ 2016 campaign to more recent discontent, and WSJ reporter Vivian Salama says his stance on Ukraine is fueling unease in Europe. Plus, Goldman Sachs opens up an investment strategy once reserved for the wealthy. And, Bud Ligh

P.M. Edition for July 17. Republicans are moving away from abortion politics. WSJ’s Luke Vargas reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on what is behind the shift. And Democratic leaders push to delay President Biden’s nomination as more lawmakers call on him to step aside. Plus, WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores explains why aging migrants in the U.S. are paying

A.M. Edition for July 17. Donald Trump’s fiercest rival in the primaries endorses him, and WSJ’s Ben Pershing says Haley’s appeal among suburban women could give Trump a boost in the race for the White House. Plus, we’ll look at Republicans’ efforts to make inroads with various groups, and President Biden’s plans to court progressives. And, Elon Musk says he is moving t

P.M. Edition for July 16. What this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee means for locals—and for the swing state of Wisconsin. Our Luke Vargas reports from the RNC. And why are big banks paying more to keep brokerage customers’ cash? Heard on the Street writer Telis Demos explains. Plus, Sen. Bob Menendez is found guilty of bribery. Francesca Fontana hosts. Sig

A.M. Edition for July 16. Elon Musk has said he plans to commit around $45 million a month to America PAC, a group backing former President Donald Trump’s presidential run. The WSJ’s Dana Mattioli has the scoop. Plus, our team in Milwaukee recaps an eventful day at the Republican National Convention and speaks to Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wisc.) about tariffs and the economy. And,

P.M. Edition for July 15. Donald Trump officially secured the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention, with Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. WSJ politics editor Ben Pershing discusses Vance’s selection. And the Secret Service is under the microscope after the near-assassination of the former president. Reporter Ryan Barber explains what went wrong during