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Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance discusses former President Donald Trump’s plans for the economy, the impact of tariffs, and the urgency of immigration policy in an extended conversation. Days after the Presidential debate, Sen. Vance explains how he plans to prepare–sort of–for his own debate against Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz. Best-sell...

CNBC’s Eamon Javers and pollster Frank Luntz help digest the fireworks of the Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, including the big Taylor Swift endorsement that came after. On Wall Street, investors were unsurprised by the Labor Department’s August Consumer Price Index . Neuberger Berman’s Steve Eisman discusses the likelihood of a 25 basis...

China tariffs and tax reform are key topics in the 2024 election–and in the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump . Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton and Hayman Capital Management Founder & CIO Kyle Bass discuss America’s shifting trade politics, the case for tariffs , and which tax changes they’d like to see from the White House. Horror filmmaker Jason Blu...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both agree on tax free tips for service workers. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) shares his take on tax reform, including the tip economy. Bestselling author of “Sapiens” Yuval Noah Harari is out with a new book; Harari explains how we should be thinking about–and controlling–AI in “Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the St...

The most decorated American woman in Olympic history, Katie Ledecky has written a memoir, “Just Add Water.” In a special interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ledecky shares details about her swimming life–including both leisurely and competitive moments in the pool. She explains what she thinks about, while swimming 1500 meters, and how she’ll prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games. Plus, CNBC’s Megan C...

Investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban discusses VP Kamala Harris’ new tax proposal: a 28% capital gains tax. Based on his conversations with the Harris campaign, Cuban explains his faith in her policy’s benefit for entrepreneurs and investors. Nvidia is denying reports that it had received a subpoena from the Department of Justice, Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20B deal, and the W...

The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena to Nvidia over antitrust practices; shares of the chipmaking giant fell 9% in the session, losing more than any company ever has in a single trading day: $279 billion. Democrat and Harris Campaign surrogate Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) discusses ideas to reform the U.S. tax code, including taxing loans related to unrealized gains . Rep. Khanna’s district in...

Over the weekend, Hamas killed 6 hostages in Rafah, heightening the pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu and escalating the Middle East conflict . “The Genius of Israel” author Dan Senor explains the politics inside and outside of Israel in the aftermath of the murders. L’Attitude founder Sol Trujillo once advised Presidents Bush & Clinton on trade issues; he’s now advocating for a better system a...

Heading into Labor Day Weekend, The Points Guy Brian Kelly explains generational travel trends and airport efficiency. Plus, cases of mosquito-borne viruses are ticking up in the US. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses late summer safety. Dr. Gottlieb is also calling for regulations to ensure safety in medical labs and prevent another pandemic from breaking out.    Brian Kelly - 0...

Nvidia reported surging demand for its chips, but after much anticipation around the company’s Q2 report, Wall Street was unimpressed. Semiconductors are part of America’s strategy for tech dominance; the White House’s former CHIPS Coordinator Ronnie Chatterji explains the players in the global chips game. OpenAI is eyeing a funding raise to bring its valuation to $100 billion, and Berkshire Hatha...

NFL owners have voted to allow private equity firms to invest at up to 10% of a team stake. Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, explains the long-deliberated move for the sport, and what it means for fans and players. Former National Economic Council deputy director Bharat Ramamurti once advised Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and now advises the Harris-Walz campaign on economic issues....

Edgar Bronfman has dropped his bid for Paramount Global , clearing the way for a merger with Skydance. Media watcher Rich Greenfield explains that the hardest part is ahead for the legacy entertainment company and its new owner, billionaire David Ellison. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains Apple’s c-suite reshuffling after the company announced its CFO will change roles in January. Mark Zuckerberg has s...

Former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is now a surrogate for the Trump campaign. 70 days before the election, Ramaswamy takes on Democratic nominee Harris’ economic agenda, and calls for her to give an unscripted interview to mainstream media. Ahead of Labor Day, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis Patrick de Haan says fuel prices will likely stay low and get lower by the weekend, in man...

After the Democratic National Convention’s final night, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) defends Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’ economic plan in a lively debate. CNBC’s Megan Cassella recaps the evening–and the week–of joy from Democrats convening in Chicago. Plus, after lunch spot chain Cava reported healthy quarterly results , CEO and co-founder Brett Schulman shares his plans for...

The third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured speeches from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz , former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, plus performances from Stevie Wonder and John Legend. Megan Cassella recaps the energetic evening on the ground in Chicago. Kamala Harris’ former chief economic advisor Mike Pyle discusses the campaign’s policy specifics s...

Target has reported a strong second quarter . CEO Brian Cornell shares the results, what he’s seeing from inflation-squeezed shoppers, and his perspective on corporate tax rates. After the second night of the DNC , Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) discusses the overall sentiment of the event, highlighting the speakers’ focus on hope and unity throughout their remarks. CNBC’s Megan Cassella wraps up the...

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. CNBC's Megan Cassella breaks down the first night's key moments, including speeches from President Biden and UAW President Shawn Fain. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discusses  Vice President Harris' economic agenda including her proposal to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%. Meanwhile, the U.S. Open kicks off in jus...

In the latest chapter of a volatile month for equities, the  S&P rallied nearly 4% for its best week since 2023.  High prices for basics like eggs are still squeezing consumers, though, and Vice President Kamala  Harris has begun to hint at her economic agenda , including federal action to prevent price gouging. She will formally accept the Democratic nomination for President at the Democratic Nat...

Real estate agent commission rules change on Saturday, after the National Association of Realtors’ landmark $418m settlement in March. CNBC’s Diana Olick explains the  shift underway for the real estate industry , and Re/Max President Amy Lessinger discusses the contracts and negotiations worked into every property transaction before and after this change. In DC, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on th...

For the first time, the US  government has negotiated down drug prices for ten of  Medicare’s most expensive prescriptions. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs reports on the health care shift, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure explains the implications for drugmakers and patients. After the White House held its first “influencer summit,” social media exper...

“The Crimes of Putin’s Trader,” hosted and reported by CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers, explores the secret life of a young Russian oligarch, Vladislav Klyushin, who generated an illicit $93 million through insider corruption adding to his already massive fortune, and his Moscow-based cyber security firm that doubled as a front for hacking-driven insider trading on Wall Street. T...

FiveThirtyEight founder and political prognosticator Nate Silver is out with a new book, “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything.” Silver discusses the margin for error in  2024 Presidential election polling , as well as the art of risk and betting on everything, from sports to elections. On the 89th anniversary of Social Security, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports that  69% of the Americans poll...

Starbucks' lead independent director Mellody Hobson on the coffee giant’s stunning decision to  replace CEO Laxman Narashimhan with Chipotle’s leader Brian Niccol . In this newsmaking interview, Hobson describes the tough decisions taken by the company’s board and the  opportunities ahead .  Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin on the upcoming Fanatics Fest live event for sports fans.  Plus, Former Presiden...

Pressure is intensifying on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav to  deliver shareholder value after taking a $9.1 billion impairment charge on the decline of its TV business. Puck’s Matt Belloni explores the state of legacy media, Warner Bros. Discovery’s crucial carriage fee negotiations with Comcast, and the future of streaming. Meanwhile, Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris is  se...

With just 88 days left until the presidential election, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are shoring up support on Wall Street. Lydia Moynihan of the New York Post shares what she’s hearing among financiers, including their opinions of both candidates and their perception of  VP Harris’ approach to regulation . Former President Donald  Trump wants a say in the Fed’s interest rate decisions, and...