Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low riskWHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.CNBC11h agoWhole story →Healthplague outbreak response
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loomTrump renewed a $5,000 check pledge tied to Republican control of Congress as $500 ACA refunds go out and $90 Medicare rebates are scheduled.CNBC22h agoWhole story →HealthEconomymidterm elections loom
Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talksRussia has pledged to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after a drone attack damaged the capital’s key Northern Bridge over the weekend.CNBC1d agoWhole story →BuildSecurity
Senators clinch construction permitting reform deal before electionA legislative deal to ease construction permitting sets up potential action in Congress when lawmakers return after the November election.CNBC6d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentlame duck congressional session
