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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
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    The Next Mayor of Washington, D.C., Could Be a Socialist

    06/16/2026 | 27 mins.
    As D.C. holds its Democratic primary, the polling leader is Janeese Lewis George, who wants new taxes on businesses, "childcare for all," and more. But President Trump warns that D.C. is ultimately under federal control. Plus, two Dan Sullivans running in Alaska? Here's another ranked-choice voting fiasco.

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    Is Trump's Deal With Iran a Good One for the U.S.?

    06/15/2026 | 32 mins.
    Donald Trump and Iran say they've agreed to a ceasefire deal that lets commercial and oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz but delays talks on issues like Iran's nuclear program for another 60 days. 

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    Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton and the Surveillance Lapse of FISA Section 702

    06/12/2026 | 27 mins.
    After President Trump names Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, the House fails to reauthorize the Section 702 surveillance program. What are the risks of letting that intelligence go dark? And now that Jay Clayton has been nominated for the permanent DNI job, how quickly will the Senate move to confirm?

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    Donald Trump Announces an Iran Agreement After Cancelling Strikes

    06/11/2026 | 30 mins.
    Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been made, but Iranians say the deal is not done just yet. Plus, will Republicans pass the President's defense spending request before their hold on Congress runs out? 

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    Maine's Senate Choice Is Now Graham Platner vs. Susan Collins

    06/10/2026 | 25 mins.
    Democratic voters nominate Platner, the progressive oyster farmer, despite a string of news stories about personal scandals, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and rough treatment of a former girlfriend. Is he too unappealing and too far left to beat Sen. Susan Collins? Or could he still drop out before the November election?

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About WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com
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