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Former President Donald Trump is pledging to appeal his conviction on 34 charges of falsifying business records, connected to a hush-money payment to cover up an alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels. But that appeal could be months or years away, and the guilty verdict raises questions about the law and what it means for a convicted felon to be running for president. WSJ law reporter James Fanelli explains what happens between now and sentencing, and WSJ political reporter Alex Leary digs into the ramifications for the 2024 presidential race. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Further Reading: Trump Guilty Verdict Rocks 2024 Presidential Campaign   Trump Decries Guilty Verdict, Presses Ahead With Campaign Against Biden  Trump’s Conviction: A History of WSJ’s Hush-Money Investigation  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Salesforce drag down the Dow, and how did Google search miss the point? And what separated Kohl’s and Gap’s performance? Plus, how did Trump’s social-media company do after his felony conviction? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 31. The new policy will allow Kyiv to do limited targeting with American-supplied weapons inside Russia. National security correspondent Michael Gordon has the details. And a day after his criminal conviction, former President Donald Trump rails against what he calls “a rigged trial.” Plus, the rise of late debt payments in the U.S is slowing down. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 31. The Republican Party rallies around Donald Trump after he is found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial. The conviction adds a layer of drama as Trump barrels ahead to the Nov. 5 election, WSJ’s Alex Leary says. Plus, Bill Ackman plans to take his Pershing Square firm public as he looks to capitalize on his social-media fame. We’ve got the scoop. And, Mexico is on the cusp of electing its first female president. We look at how she might tackle crime, migration, trade and more. Peter Granitz hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 30. Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president ever convicted of a crime; a Manhattan jury found him guilty of 34 felonies for falsifying records to cover up hush money paid to a porn star. Trump called it “a rigged, disgraceful trial.” Political reporter Alex Leary explains from outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where the decision came down. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 30. Western sanctions were meant to subdue the U.S.’s enemies. Instead, they have inadvertently created a shadow economy where China is the primary beneficiary, WSJ’s Ian Talley says. Plus, Israel’s moves in Gaza put further strain on fragile ties with a key security partner. And, FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg is planning a slow goodbye. Peter Granitz hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 29. Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been in discussions about a role in which Musk can give formal input and influence over White House policies, if Trump wins a second term. And in an effort to save money on groceries, U.S. consumers are increasingly turning to store brands. Plus, oil company ConocoPhillips will acquire Marathon Oil. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 29. The party that ended apartheid in South Africa is set to lose its absolute majority for the first time in 30 years, as corruption, inequality and economic pain push voters away. But things could get worse for Africa’s most developed economy, the WSJ’s Alexandra Wexler says. Plus, Chicago is offering developers lavish subsidies in a bid to revitalize its emptying downtown. And a Democratic super PAC plans to spend $100 million on abortion-rights ads to try and retake the House. Peter Granitz hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 28. As more Americans are grappling with an epidemic of loneliness, employers and researchers are beginning to understand the role of workplace shifts since the pandemic. WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen tells us what companies are doing about it. And shareholders in oil company Hess greenlight a $53 billion merger with Chevron. WSJ reporter Benoît Morenne explains why it’s not a sure thing yet. Plus, the defense and prosecution wrap up closing arguments in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 28. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls an attack that killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza a “tragic mistake” as international condemnation mounts. Plus, the U.S. presses its European allies to back off plans to rebuke Iran for advances in its nuclear program. And the WSJ’s Justin Lahart explains why how much you worry about inflation may depend on your politics. Peter Granitz hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did CEO Jamie Dimon mean about the price of JPMorgan’s stock? And what is Target doing about its sales? Plus, why is the DOJ going after Live Nation? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 24. A group of Jeep and Ram brand dealers recently vented their frustration to Stellantis executives about high sticker prices keeping buyers at bay. Ryan Felton has more. And Eli Lilly makes the biggest investment in its history to ramp up production of its hot-selling weight-loss drugs. Peter Loftus reports. Plus, the U.N.’s International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt some military operations in Gaza. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 24. The NCAA has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit with players who were prohibited from earning money from endorsements. It paves the way for schools to pay student athletes directly. Plus, the SEC approves a second crypto ETF. And the WSJ’s David Luhnow on how the UK is preparing for an election of the boring, as two technocrats seek to buck a trend toward populism. Peter Granitz hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 23. The U.S. Justice Department and more than two dozen states want to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. And Washington considers reducing additional capital requirements for the nation’s biggest banks. Heard on the Street writer Telis Demos explains what that means for the banks. Plus, Congress invests in researching the feasibility of deep-sea mining, amid concerns over China’s control of key minerals. Reporter Yusuf Khan has more. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 23. Shares of Nvidia have surpassed the $1,000 mark for the first time after it reported a more than tripling of sales in the last quarter. WSJ reporter Asa Fitch breaks down the chipmaker’s results and future growth plans. Plus, China launches new military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment for separatist acts.’ And the Justice Department seeks to break apart Live Nation’s ticketing monopoly. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 22. French President Emmanuel Macron is heading to France’s Pacific territory of New Caledonia, in an attempt to end riots that have rocked the archipelago. And three European nations say they will recognize a Palestinian state amid frustration with Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza. Plus, The Wall Street Journal’s Nicole Friedman explains why the housing market remains stalled as U.S. home sales fell for the second straight month. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 22. Lawyers for Donald Trump have rested their case in his New York hush-money trial, with the former president opting not to testify. Plus, even junk bonds are getting swept up in a broad market rally as investors cast aside worries about a possible economic slowdown. And, WSJ correspondent Sune Rasmussen explains that as many armies struggle to source new recruits amid rising geopolitical tensions, Sweden is turning them away. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 21. The crypto industry is spending big on this year’s elections. The Wall Street Journal’s Caitlin Ostroff discusses what's at stake. And a new Fed survey shows Americans, especially parents, are still struggling with inflation. Plus, JPMorgan Chase says its consumer business is doing great. Telis Demos of WSJ’s Heard on the Street explains why customers may feel differently. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for May 21. With investors flocking to everything from gold to meme stocks, David Uberti explains how utilities stocks have shaken off their staid reputation. Plus, Donald Trump’s criminal trial helps his campaign to top President Biden in fundraising for the first time. And FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg bows to political pressure to resign, following a report detailing sexual harassment at the agency. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for May 20. The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s defense minister and the leaders of Hamas. WSJ correspondent Dov Lieber has more. And special writer Theo Francis explains how Elon Musk is reshaping the landscape of executive pay. Plus, how your “digital twin” could help predict the effectiveness of a medical treatment before you even start it. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices