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Trump’s Big Bet on Immigration Isn’t Paying Off for Most Workers

Apr 22, 2026 · 11m

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P.M. Edition for April 22. A year into President Trump’s immigration crackdown, data is starting to provide answers to a longstanding policy question: What effect do immigrants have on wages, and what happens when they leave? WSJ economics reporter Paul Kiernan digs into it. Plus, the Trump administration nears a deal to save Spirit Airlines. And Tesla reports higher revenue and profit for its most recent quarter. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.