5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon MuskDemocrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.CNBC2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomymidterm elections
Katie Zacharia out as Trump's White House press secretaryZacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passing a bar exam.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Governmentwhite house staff change
Why Trump and the GOP's billion-dollar midterm blitz isn’t workingTrump-aligned groups and Elon Musk have poured hundreds of millions into the midterm election, but the GOP spending surge has barely moved polls or the map.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
OpenAI Saudi national bugging case shows threat to U.S. leadership in AI: DNI ClaytonAI "amplifies" existing cybersecurity risks toward U.S. digital infrastructure, Clayton said on "Squawk Box."CNBC2d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyai cybersecurity threat warning
Elon Musk cash infusion helps GOP Senate super PAC raise record $273 millionElon Musk gave a record $158 million to the GOP’s Senate Leadership Fund, boosting its war chest as Republicans pour money into Texas to defend Ken Paxton.CNBC2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomysenate midterm elections
Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund was frozen out of major defense companies. That may be about to changeExisting ethical rules mean the fund is not permitted to invest in companies like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.CNBC2d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomynorway wealth fund policy change
U.S. Starlink curbs embolden Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine, minister tells CNBCUkraine is seeking winter energy and air-defense support as Russian strikes intensify and Starlink limits disrupt military operations.CNBC2d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Trump says he won't use nuclear weapons or send ground troops to IranTrump said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran or send ground troops as the U.S. reportedly weighs new strike options.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Securityiran conflict escalation
Russia returns to G20 table in Bangkok on U.S. invitation that angers EuropeRussia’s return to the G20 table has tested how far Washington’s outreach to Moscow will strain ties with European allies.CNBC3d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityg20 summit
