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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 10 MIN

Behind SpaceX’s Surprise Deal to Buy xAI

from WSJ What’s News · host The Wall Street Journal

A.M. Edition for Feb. 3. Elon Musk’s well-established rocket business and AI startup are joining forces to form a $1.25 trillion company. WSJ’s Berber Jin says the move was unexpected as industry observers had thought xAI would merge with Tesla instead. Plus, the Clintons' offer to give depositions, as the Epstein scandal sends shockwaves across the Atlantic. And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that officers in Minneapolis will receive body cameras "effective immediately". Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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