CNBC Daily Open: The ‘Bessent Bid’ wears off
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the…
CNBC Daily Open: Watching Iran’s economy; a losing game for bonds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to CNBC on May 14th, 2026 from Beijing, China. CNBC Hello, this is…
Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen hosts the president on his radio show
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared Thursday on his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s radio show, holding a…
Stock market news for Aug. 20, 2026
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July…
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections
In an aerial view, the Decker Creek Power Station is seen on July 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas.…
BBC seeks Trump family testimony in his defamation lawsuit
LONDON (AP) — The BBC asked a U.S. court for help in getting documents and testimony from members…
Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
U.S. Navy sailors heave on a line during a fueling-at-sea on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft…
Iran rebuffs Trump’s claim over Hormuz amid report of ship strike
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN – AUGUST 10: Two youths sit on the shoreline as ships are seen anchored in…
Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge amid cyclospora outbreak
A produce worker stocks shelves near romaine lettuce at a supermarket in Washington, Nov. 20, 2018. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds…
U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
Pedestrians walk past the north entrance to the U.S. Treasury Department headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in…
Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale
President Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by a media outlet and a non-profit group seeking to block…
Houthi attack kills six in first death in Red Sea since Iran war began
The US Coast Guard seized advanced weapons and lethal aid from Iran, destined for Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen…