Luke Vargas

Health officials say two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is 97 percent effective in preventing the disease. And the Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama this week to attend a regional security conference.

Health officials say two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is 97 percent effective in preventing the disease. And the Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama this week to attend a regional security conference.

The visit follows President Trump's allegations of Chinese interference at the Panama Canal and threats to take back control of the vital shipping lane. Panama's government has denied Trump's claim that China exerts influence over the canal.

The visit follows President Trump's allegations of Chinese interference at the Panama Canal and threats to take back control of the vital shipping lane. Panama's government has denied Trump's claim that China exerts influence over the canal.

Following Trump's threats, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the canal to a consortium, including BlackRock. And that's it for What's News for this Monday morning. Today's show was produced by Daniel Bach and Kate Bullivant with supervising producer Sandra Kilhoff. And I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal.

Following Trump's threats, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate agreed to sell its controlling stake in a subsidiary that operates ports near the canal to a consortium, including BlackRock. And that's it for What's News for this Monday morning. Today's show was produced by Daniel Bach and Kate Bullivant with supervising producer Sandra Kilhoff. And I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal.

We will be back tonight with a new show. Until then, thanks for listening.

We will be back tonight with a new show. Until then, thanks for listening.

Recession fears mount following Wall Street's biggest one-day wipeout since 2020. Plus, as EU officials prepare to head to Washington for tariff talks next week, we'll hear why there are limits to how much the bloc is willing to negotiate. And South Korea's impeached president is removed from office as political divisions grip the country.

Recession fears mount following Wall Street's biggest one-day wipeout since 2020. Plus, as EU officials prepare to head to Washington for tariff talks next week, we'll hear why there are limits to how much the bloc is willing to negotiate. And South Korea's impeached president is removed from office as political divisions grip the country.

It's Friday, April 4th. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today. Global markets are extending declines today following yesterday's rout on Wall Street. Asian stocks were dragged down by Japan's Nikkei, with analysts chalking up the sell-off to heightened recession risks.

It's Friday, April 4th. I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories moving your world today. Global markets are extending declines today following yesterday's rout on Wall Street. Asian stocks were dragged down by Japan's Nikkei, with analysts chalking up the sell-off to heightened recession risks.

European markets are in the red in midday trading, continuing their slide for a second day in a row. And WSJ Markets Editor for Europe Katie Barnado told me several other indicators point to growing concerns about a worsening economic outlook.

European markets are in the red in midday trading, continuing their slide for a second day in a row. And WSJ Markets Editor for Europe Katie Barnado told me several other indicators point to growing concerns about a worsening economic outlook.

Meanwhile, a number of U.S. allies are readying their next steps in response to the latest tariff moves, among them the European Union, which is sending a delegation to Washington next week. Making that trip will be Bernd Lange, a member of the European Parliament for Germany and the chair of the Parliament's Trade Committee.

Meanwhile, a number of U.S. allies are readying their next steps in response to the latest tariff moves, among them the European Union, which is sending a delegation to Washington next week. Making that trip will be Bernd Lange, a member of the European Parliament for Germany and the chair of the Parliament's Trade Committee.

I spoke to him earlier this morning and began by asking him what he made of President Trump's characterization of the EU in his Rose Garden speech.

I spoke to him earlier this morning and began by asking him what he made of President Trump's characterization of the EU in his Rose Garden speech.

What do you make broadly of the U.S. viewing the EU-U.S. relationship in terms of the trade balance? That really is what's going on here.

What do you make broadly of the U.S. viewing the EU-U.S. relationship in terms of the trade balance? That really is what's going on here.