A.M. Edition for Aug 4. China has gained leverage over the U.S. military supply chains by choking off the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-western-defense-industry-critical-minerals-3971ec51?mod=WSJ_WNPOD">exports of critical minerals</a> to Western defense companies. The WSJ’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/jon-emont">Jon Emont</a> explains how these restrictions from China will have significant consequences for the U.S. military. Plus, the Trump administration <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/trump-seeks-bigger-overhaul-at-labor-statistics-bureau-adviser-says-dc109bac?mod=WSJ_WNPOD">defends the president’s decision</a> to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, following Friday’s weaker-than-expected jobs numbers. And, dozens of Texas House Democrats flee the state in a bid to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/texas-democrats-leave-state-to-foil-republican-effort-to-redraw-states-congressional-districts-c854f6b1?mod=WSJ_WNPOD">block Republican plans</a> to redraw the state’s congressional map. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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