Trouble for the D.C. Office MarketNo Matter Who Wins the Election

Published: July 23, 2024, 9:12 p.m.

P.M. Edition for July 23. The office market in Washington D.C. is in trouble, facing rising foreclosures, plunging values and record vacancies. Reporter Peter Grant explains how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election could affect its fortunes. And Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after backlash over the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman has more. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes her presidential campaign trail debut. Francesca Fontana hosts.\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.\n\nCorrection: Higher U.S. home prices are driving many Americans out of the housing market. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said that higher sales were responsible.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices