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.CNBC1d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm 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.CNBC1d 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
U.S. presses China on Mastercard, Citigroup market access in bilateral Bangkok talks, official saysThe U.S. raised market access issues for Mastercard and Citigroup in China during bilateral meetings in Bangkok this week, a U.S. Treasury official says.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Economyus china trade talks
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 →EconomyGovernmentsenate midterm elections
Marco Rubio to visit Indian billionaire Ambani's refinery in Gujarat as U.S. diesel prices surgeNot only is Ambani's Reliance investing in a U.S. refinery and buying Venezuelan oil, but its strong ability to supply diesel has put Jamnagar on the map during Rubio's visit.CNBC2d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyus diesel price surge
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.CNBC2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityg20 summit