Democrats lead the polls. Republicans lead in cash heading into the midterms
Republicans hold a $103 million cash advantage across national party committees as the fight for control of Congress enters its final six weeks.
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Trump slams Iran and Cuba, boasts about record in United Nations speech
The U.S. "will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere," Trump told the UN leaders.
Kalshi asks CFTC to allow margin trading on its platform, letting users buy with borrowed funds
It's the latest move by the company as it and other event contract exchanges seek to gain greater participation by institutional traders.
Autonomous trucking company Aurora looks to accelerate toward profitability
Aurora's founder and CEO told CNBC the company is targeting positive free cash flow by 2028, driven by a substantial increase in the number autonomous trucks.
McDonald's is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles. Here are 4 things to expect
The presentation comes as McDonald's U.S. business disappointed in its most recent quarter.
Peloton is revamping its treadmills with new features in the next phase of its turnaround
With its new treadmills, Peloton aims to appeal to customers from casual workers to more serious athletes.
Trump to press Zelenskyy for energy truce, says Russia has ‘lost control’ of oil due to Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its diesel oil industry due to the Ukraine war, as he presses Kyiv to agree to an energy truce.
Here's who we know is going to the Trump-Xi dinner so far
Very little is known about which Chinese business executives, if any, are expected to attend.
Iran reportedly says it can reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if U.S. eases military pressure
The reports raised hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, with U.S. stock futures mixed and oil prices lower.
Jamie Dimon says hyperscaler AI spending could hit $1 trillion next year
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says AI spending across the hyperscaler ecosystem could reach $1 trillion next year as investment continues to surge.
Trump, Xi seek trade stability and deals, but AI, tariffs and Iran loom large. What to watch
Trump, facing low approval on the economy ahead of the midterm election, has an added incentive to emerge from the summit with China's Xi touting trade wins.
White House TV pool won't cover Trump after press ban: CNN
The decision comes as CNN, MS NOW and Politico said they are suing Trump to overturn his new ban of those three media outlets from the White House.