Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Milestone as AI Demand Soars

The WSJ What's News episode covers a range of developments, including Republican primary wins tied to former President Trump's influence, U.S. efforts to counter Iranian aggression and Chinese sanctions evasion, and business highlights like Samsung's trillion-dollar market cap amid AI chip demand and Novo Nordisk's strong quarterly results despite competition.

Republican Primaries Reinforce Trump's GOP Sway

Trump secured victories for five of seven backed Republican challengers in Indiana state Senate primaries, targeting incumbents who opposed his push for mid-decade redistricting similar to plans in Texas and North Carolina. This demonstrates Trump's continued command over the Republican base despite challenges like slumping approval ratings, inflation concerns, and gas prices ahead of midterms, where Republicans defend House and Senate majorities without Trump on the ballot. Lawmakers opposing him risk primary defeats. In Ohio, Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy advanced in the Republican gubernatorial primary against Democrat Amy Acton. A special election will fill the remaining two years of JD Vance's Senate term, pitting Democrat Sherrod Brown against Republican John Houston, appointed after Vance became vice president.