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The Internet’s Favorite Democrat Is a Far-Left Long Shot From Florida
Nixon, the progressive Senate nominee challenging Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, was portrayed favorably in about 70% of the videos that mentioned her, the highest share of the 26 Democrats who appeared in more than 30 videos. Political podcasters liked her the most, too. Cable news didn’t: Of the programs that discussed her, 15% were favorable.
MAGA podcasters are tuning out Trump. We tracked what they are talking about now.
Conservative podcasters appear to be losing interest in President Trump. Instead, they are criticizing a Bible-quoting Democrat threatening to flip red Texas, and they can't stop talking about a murder trial that divided a jury—and the country. The Wall Street Journal analyzed nearly 70,000 hours of podcasts to understand the topics that conservative podcasters—some of whom helped propel Donald Trump to victory in 2024—are talking about, and what has fallen out of the conversation.
MAGA Podcasters Are Tuning Out Trump. We Tracked What They Are Talking About Now.
To do it, we used an in-house AI tool developed to help monitor trends on social media ahead of the midterms. In addition to podcasts, we have pulled in more than 10 million TikToks and Instagram posts from a range of creators. We crossed those with thousands of hours of broadcast news and the Journal’s own articles to understand the political topics circulating in the mainstream. MAGA commentators are tuning out Trump But MAGA podcasters aren’t playing along.
MAGA Podcasters Are Tuning Out Trump. We Tracked What They Are Talking About Now.
The Wall Street Journal analyzed nearly 70,000 hours of podcasts, using a new AI tool, to find out why conservative creators appear to be losing interest in the president Conservative podcasters appear to be losing interest in President Trump. Instead, they are criticizing a Bible-quoting Democrat threatening to flip red Texas, and they can’t stop talking about a murder trial that divided a jury—and the country.
Five jokes that defined Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ run
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5 Jokes That Defined Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Run
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is ending Thursday after nearly 11 years on the air. During Colbert’s CBS run, he delivered more than 1,800 opening monologues, speaking directly to the audience in a comedy ritual that has defined the late-night genre since the early days of television. Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Five Jokes That Defined Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Run
The Late Show 20 hours ago What time is final 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' episode? - AOL AOL - Manahil Ahmad, NorthJersey.com • 20h Stephen Colbert will sign off from “The Late Show” on Thursday night, ending an 11-year run as host of CBS’ flagship late-night program and closing the curtain on a franchise that has existed for more than three decades. The final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is scheduled to air … The Late Show 1 day ago Trump tried to silence late-night hosts.
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Entered the WSJ Bracket Pool. One Might Actually Win.
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Entered the WSJ Bracket Pool. One Might Actually Win. The AI ringers struggled at first. But soon, they were calling upsets, picking against the crowd—and beating the humans.
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini entered the WSJ bracket pool. One might actually win.
Ben Cohen, Andrew Beaton, Brian Whitton It took exactly one game of March Madness for the world's most powerful AI models to understand the distinctly human feeling of watching their brackets go bust. But they were also about to prove that they were already better than most humans at making sense of a tournament known for being completely insane. This year's March Madness is playing out at a time when AI tools are smarter than ever.
Five takeaways from the WSJ investigation of government assault claims
Brenna T. Smith, Hannah Critchfield, Brian Whitton Since President Trump took office, U.S. government social-media accounts have issued more than 1,400 tweets saying federal law-enforcement officers are under attack by terrorists, rioters and agitators. A Wall Street Journal investigation found that most people accused in these X posts were Americans—including Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both killed by federal agents in January.
Five Takeaways From the WSJ Investigation of Government Assault Claims
A deep dive into public records found that most of the accusations against U.S. citizens for attacking immigration officers were unsubstantiated Since President Trump took office, U.S. government social-media accounts have issued more than 1,400 tweets saying federal law-enforcement officers are under attack by terrorists, rioters and agitators.
How the WSJ tracked claims of assault against immigration agents
To analyze the U.S. government's claims about assaults on federal immigration agents, The Wall Street Journal reviewed posts from 66 government and senior official accounts on X from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 2, 2026.
Americans are now a target in Trump's immigration crackdown
Brenna T. Smith, Hannah Critchfield, Brian Whitton, Belle Cushing, Emma Scott, Annie Ng Prosecutors were ready for troublemakers. Federal officer Dinko Residovic had spoken with the U.S. Attorney's Office before heading out to arrest two immigrants held at a jail in Washington, D.C. After he and other federal agents arrived at the jail, they spotted 44-year-old Sidney Lori Reid, who was recording them on her phone. Reid moved for a clearer view, and an agent grabbed her.
Americans are Now a Target in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
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Prosecutors were ready for troublemakers. Federal officer Dinko Residovic had spoken with the U.S. Attorney’s Office before heading out to arrest two immigrants held at a jail in Washington, D.C. “They were, like, ‘If you need anything, let us know. Anybody interferes, assaults, let us know. Get them on camera. We’ll prosecute,’” Residovic said in a recorded conversation.
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How the WSJ Tracked Claims of Assault Against Immigration Agents
To analyze the U.S. government’s claims about assaults on federal immigration agents, The Wall Street Journal reviewed posts from 66 government and senior official accounts on X from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 2, 2026.
How the WSJ Tracked Claims of Assault Against Immigration Agents
To analyze the U.S. government’s claims about assaults on federal immigration agents, The Wall Street Journal reviewed posts from 66 government and senior official accounts on X from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 2, 2026.
Epstein Files Release Exposes Names of at Least 43 Victims, WSJ Review Finds
Justice Department failed to redact dozens of Epstein victims’ names, including more than two dozen who were minors The Justice Department exposed the names of dozens of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, including many who haven’t shared their identities publicly or were minors when they were abused by the notorious sex offender.
エプスタイン文書、少なくとも43人の被害者氏名が黒塗りされず
性犯罪で起訴され拘置所で死亡した米実業家ジェフリー・エプスタイン元被告を巡り、司法省が公開した資料で、数十人の被害者氏名が示されていたことが分かった。この中には身元を公表していない被害者や、虐待の被害を受けた際に未成年だった人物も含まれる。 ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（WSJ）が1日、被害者47人の氏名を調査したところ、政府が1月30日に公開した資料ではそのうち43人の氏名が黒塗り処理されていなかったことが判明した。また、複数の女性について、氏名が資料内に100回以上登場していた。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Epstein files release exposes names of at least 43 victims, WSJ review finds
The Justice Department exposed the names of dozens of Jeffrey Epsteins victims, including many who havent shared their identities publicly or were minors when they were abused by the notorious sex offender.A review of 47 victims full names on Sunday found that 43 of them were left unredacted in files that were made public by the government on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
Exclusive | Epstein Files Release Exposes Names of at Least 43 Victims, WSJ Review Finds
A photograph of Jeffrey Epstein that was included in the latest release of Epstein files by the Justice Department. Justice Department The Justice Department exposed the names of dozens of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, including many who haven’t shared their identities publicly or were minors when they were abused by the notorious sex offender.
エプスタイン文書公開、第2弾のポイント
米司法省は23日、性犯罪で起訴され拘置所で死亡した米実業家ジェフリー・エプスタイン元被告に関連する捜査資料の第2弾を公開した。偽造されたオーストリア旅券や、エプスタイン元被告の遺言書の写しが含まれており、遺言書には元被告の有力な友人数名が遺言執行者として記載されていた。 今回、司法省のウェブサイトで約3万ページが公開された。エプスタイン元被告を相手取った訴訟に関連する裁判記録や電子メール（多くは黒塗りされていた）のほか、ドナルド・トランプ米大統領に言及する文書もあった。 Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Takeaways from the FBI’s second batch of Epstein files
Global The release also includes images of an expired Austrian passport that was found in a safe in Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse by FBI agents in 2019. (via REUTERS) Summary The Justice Department releases thousands of more Epstein documents, including a fake passport and fake suicide clip. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
爱泼斯坦电邮存档：2,300条对话记录，多次提及特朗普
美国国会本周公布了一批文件，这些文件是最近由杰弗里·爱泼斯坦(Jeffrey Epstein)的遗产管理人移交的。其中包括：这位被定罪的性犯罪者在2008年至2019年间发送或接收的超过2,300封电子邮件。 众议院监督委员会(House Oversight Committee)曾向该遗产管理人发出传票，要求其提供爱泼斯坦与弗吉尼亚·朱弗雷(Virginia Giuffre)在2015年对吉斯莱恩·麦克斯韦(Ghislaine Maxwell)提起的诽谤诉讼中点名的92人的所有通信记录，其中包括爱泼斯坦的同伙和助手，以及“所有美国总统和副总统”。 Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Lockdowns and a Mysterious Meeting: A Quiet Texas Prison Adapts to Life With Ghislaine Maxwell
On a weekend in mid-August, hundreds of inmates at a minimum-security prison in Bryan, Texas, were locked down during their usual time for strolling the grassy campus and visiting with family and friends. All except one: Ghislaine Maxwell, the 63-year-old associate of Jeffrey Epstein convicted for her role in helping him sexually abuse underage teens. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
トランプ氏とMAGA派に亀裂、エプスタイン文書巡り
ドナルド・トランプ米大統領の支持者で、特に影響力の大きいポッドキャスト司会者のジョー・ローガン氏は先週、故ジェフリー・エプスタイン元被告の事件に対する政権の姿勢を巡って「譲れない一線」を示した。数百万人が視聴する自身のポッドキャスト番組で、トランプ氏は問題の扱い方を誤っていると指摘した。この話題はここ数週間、トランプ氏の最も熱心な支持層の関心の的となっている。 ローガン氏と政権の決裂は、約6年前に死亡したエプスタイン元被告に関する文書のさらなる公開を政府が遅らせているとされる問題を巡り、保守派の間で渦巻く最新の論争を象徴している。MAGA（米国を再び偉大に）運動は、トランプ氏の2期目就任を後押ししたにもかかわらず、この問題で意見が割れる状況となっている。 Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
爱泼斯坦丑闻如何撕裂特朗普与MAGA的关系
作为美国总统特朗普(Trump)最具影响力的支持者之一，乔·罗根(Joe Rogan)上周因不满本届政府对杰弗里·爱泼斯坦(Jeffrey Epstein)案的处理而划下“一道底线”。罗根在他拥有数以百万计听众的播客节目中说，总统处理此案的方式并不恰当。几周以来，这个话题一直让特朗普最热心的支持者们纠结不已。 这场决裂是保守派人士之间一场不断发酵的争议的最新例证，争议的焦点是政府被指延迟公布与这位声名狼藉的金融家相关的更多案卷；爱泼斯坦已于近六年前去世。曾助推特朗普赢得第二个总统任期的“让美国再次伟大”(MAGA)运动正因此事出现分裂。 Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How the Epstein Scandal Fractured Trump’s Relationship With MAGA
Joe Rogan, one of President Trump’s most influential supporters, drew a “line in the sand” last week over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The president, Rogan said on his podcast that reaches millions, was mishandling the case—a topic that for weeks has consumed Trump’s most ardent backers.
After Pledging to Keep Prices Low, Amazon Hiked Them on Hundreds of Essentials
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After Pledging to Keep Prices Low, Amazon Hiked Them on Hundreds of Essentials Analysis found increases on 1,200 low-cost goods, while competitors such as Walmart made them cheaper
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Amazon Pledge Not to Lift Prices Had Some Holes
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Try GOLD - Free The Wall Street Journal | July 21, 2025 In January, a can of Campbell's New England Clam Chowder cost less than $2 on Amazon.com. A Wall Street Journal analysis found that Amazon had increased prices on 1,200 of its least-expensive household goods. This month, that same soup cost $2.58 on Amazon—a 30% increase. This story is from the July 21, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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After pledging to keep prices low, Amazon hiked them on hundreds of essentials
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Summary While Walmart cut prices on low-cost goods, Amazon raised them. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In April, Amazon said it would hold the line on prices. The Journal’s analysis of prices from e-commerce data firm Traject Data found that while Amazon’s price rose on 1,200 of its cheapest household goods, competitor Walmart lowered prices on the same items by nearly 2%.
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After Pledging to Keep Prices Low, Amazon Hiked Them on Hundreds of Essentials
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‘The free world is receding’: America’s influence is in decline and Trump is an ‘accelerant’ of it Around the world, public opinion of the United States is changing – and not for the better. While China’s influence is on the upswing, American …
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Mitsotakis, Netanyahu Reaffirm Greece-Israel Strategic Ties
Mitsotakis held meetings with officials from Israel’s Ministry of Defense (SIBAT) and senior representatives of the Israeli defense industry. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, reaffirming the strategic relationship between Greece and Israel, during an official visit to Israel on Sunday, March 30. Government sources reveal that the discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the defense sector.
Jules Dassin: The Maverick Filmmaker Who Found Home in Greece
On March 31, 2008, at the age of 97, legendary American filmmaker Jules Dassin passed away, leaving behind a cinematic legacy that spanned over two decades. With more than twenty films to his name, many of them critically acclaimed, Dassin secured his place in film history.
Unstable Weather Across Greece on Monday
Scattered showers are expected in Athens throughout the day with temperatures between 12-20°C. After a relatively sunny weekend, Monday is expected to bring unsettled weather across most parts of Greece, with rain showers and isolated thunderstorms expected in the Ionian Islands, mainland regions, as well as the Aegean Sea. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across most of the country, particularly in the Cyclades, eastern and northern mainland, and the northern Aegean.
How the CIA’s ‘Benign Coverup’ After the JFK Assassination Gave Rise to the ‘Deep State’
The day after Lee Harvey Oswald shot President John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963, an FBI agent showed up at the door of Oswald’s mother with a cutout of a man’s image, believing it was her son or an associate. I got it from the CIA, the agent told her, according to a newly released Central Intelligence Agency document.
How the CIA’s ‘Benign Coverup’ After the JFK Assassination Gave Rise to the ‘Deep State’
The day after Lee Harvey Oswald shot President John F. Kennedy in Dallas in 1963, an FBI agent showed up at the door of Oswald’s mother with a cutout of a man’s image, believing it was her son or an associate. I got it from the CIA, the agent told her, according to a newly released Central Intelligence Agency document.
How the CIA’s ‘Benign Coverup’ After the JFK Assassination Gave Rise to the ‘Deep State’
16 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) — When a White House adviser in the first Trump administration told TV viewers to “Go buy Ivanka stuff,” top government lawyers sprang into action, telling her she had violated ethics rules and warning her not to do it again. Government ethics experts have varying opinions on whether …
Five Takeaways From the New JFK Assassination Files
Latest documents to be released provide a rare window into some of the U.S. government’s most secret work, including CIA operations in Cuba and safe houses in Maryland Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:39 This article is in your queue. The Trump administration on Tuesday released more than 30,000 pages of previously classified or censored documents relating to the death of former President John F.
Five Takeaways From the New JFK Assassination Files
8 hours ago In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.
WSJ: Trump avalikustas Kennedy atentaadi toimikud
The Wall Street Journal Tellijale Artikli sisu pärineb partnerväljaandest The Wall Street Journal. Warreni komisjon kirjutas 1964. aastal, et Kennedy tappis Lee Harvey Oswald, kes tegutses üksinda. Foto: Reuters Teisipäeval avalikustas Trumpi administratsioon enam kui 30 000 lehekülje jagu varasemalt salastatud või tsenseeritud dokumente endise presidendi John F. Kennedy surma kohta. Potentsiaalselt sisalduvad seal vastused aastakümnete vanustele küsimustele, misläbi sai sellest 1963.
トランプ氏、ケネディ元大統領の暗殺記録を公開
【ワシントン】トランプ米政権は18日、ジョン・F・ケネディ元大統領の暗殺に関連し、これまでは機密扱いか検閲されていた文書を公開した。1963年の暗殺事件は政府不信の象徴となっているが、記録公開により数十年来の疑問に対する答えが得られる可能性もある。 Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
After Public-Safety Missteps in Palisades Fire, Residents Want Answers
LOS ANGELES—Nancy Spiller and her husband tried for hours to evacuate their burning Pacific Palisades neighborhood. After two failed attempts, they feared their only option was to shelter in place. “There was fire on both sides of the road,” Spiller said. “And no one was going anywhere.” Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
How Botched Alerts Turned This L.A. Neighborhood Into a Fiery Death Trap
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指令、尖叫和爆炸：美航客机与美军直升机相撞前后发生了什么？
周三晚上8:47刚过，罗纳德·里根华盛顿国家机场(Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)的一名空中交通管制员发出了一项看似普通的询问和指令： “PAT25，你看到那架CRJ了吗？”他问一架美国陆军黑鹰(Black Hawk)直升机，要求它注意一架从堪萨斯州威奇托飞往这里的美国航空(American Airlines)庞巴迪(Bombardier)客机，机上载有60名乘客和四名机组人员。官员们后来表示，这架直升机当时在执行训练任务。 Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
米旅客機衝突事故、無線通信から分かったこと
WASHINGTON—Just after 8:47 p.m. on Wednesday, an air-traffic controller at Reagan National Airport relayed a seemingly ordinary inquiry and instruction: “PAT25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” he asked a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, requesting it keep a lookout for an American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members from Wichita, Kan. The helicopter was on a training mission, officials would later say.
What Air-Traffic Radio Tells Us About the American Airlines Plane Crash
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‘Oh My’: What Air-Traffic Radio Tells Us About the American Airlines Plane Crash
WASHINGTON—Just after 8:47 p.m. on Wednesday, an air-traffic controller at Reagan National Airport relayed a seemingly ordinary inquiry and instruction: “PAT25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” he asked a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, requesting it keep a lookout for an American Airlines Bombardier jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members from Wichita, Kan. The helicopter was on a training mission, officials would later say.
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ディズニー、サイバー攻撃で財務・戦略データ流出していた
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今夏のサイバー攻撃によって米娯楽・メディア大手ウォルト・ディズニーから大量のデータがインターネット上に流出した。ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（WSJ）が確認したファイルによると、流出した情報にはディズニーの経営の詳しい状況が分かるような財務・戦略上のデータや、一部従業員と顧客の身元を特定できる情報も含まれていた。 ハッカーにリークされたファイルには、ストリーミングサービス「Disney+（ディズニープラス）」や「ESPN+」といった商品が生み出す収入についての詳細、分析に基づくテーマパークの価格設定、ディズニーのクラウドインフラのログイン認証情報らしきものなどがあった。（WSJはディズニーのシステムへのアクセスを試みていない。） Passport numbers for a group of Disney cruise line workers. Disney+ streaming revenue. Sales of Genie+ theme park passes.
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ディズニーのデータ流出、財務・戦略の秘密が明るみに
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米娯楽・メディア大手ウォルト・ディズニーが今夏にサイバー攻撃を受け、大量のデータがインターネット上に流出した問題で、ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（WSJ）が確認したファイルによると、その中にはディズニーの経営状況が分かるような財務・戦略上のデータや、一部従業員と顧客の身元を特定できる情報も含まれていた。 ハッカーにリークされたファイルには、ストリーミングサービス「Disney+（ディズニープラス）」や「ESPN+（ESPNプラス）」といった商品が生み出す収入についての詳細、分析に基づくテーマパークの価格設定、ディズニーのクラウドインフラのログイン認証情報らしきものなどがあった。（WSJはディズニーのシステムへのアクセスを試みていない。） Passport numbers for a group of Disney cruise line workers. Disney+ streaming revenue. Sales of Genie+ theme park passes.
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