frontpage: sat aug 22

frontpage · Aug 22, 2026 · transcript

An overview of front pages for August 22. This Wall Street Journal weekend edition from August 2026 highlights a mix of political tension and technological competition. House Democrats are reportedly preparing extensive investigations into the Trump administration, while the U.S. Treasury faces volatility in the bond market despite intervention efforts. In the private sector, AI startup founders struggle with the relentless demands of managing autonomous software agents, and Chinese tech tycoons are rapidly closing the gap with American AI leaders. Additional reports cover global business…