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Thousands have been killed and injured in the wake of  Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel over the weekend. New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman considers reports that Iran played a role in the assault and weighs  concerns of an expanded conflict involving Lebanon and Hezbollah. Friedman highlights how this conflict could impact Russia’s strategic objectives and the pipeline of U.S. military ai...

Dell Technologies has announced a boost to its buyback plan and to its profit-growth outlook, in a meeting this week with analysts. CEO and founder of the computing giant Michael Dell discusses how AI innovation is slowly building his business’s financial returns, and how he’s planning to diversify his supply chain away from China. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis explains his stance on aiding Ukrain...

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has made cuts to its elections and disinformation team, eliminating almost all of the controls that were built after the 2016 election to prevent wide-scale manipulation. Former Facebook chief security officer, Alex Stamos describes the potential dangers ahead for the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.  Singaporean authorities have seized more than 150 prop...

For the first time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has  voted its Speaker Kevn McCarthy (R-CA) out  of his leadership seat. 2024 Presidential hopeful Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, explains who might be up for the Speaker job and weighs in on the Republican party’s fate, as the Presidential election nears. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission has launched an  antitrust cas...

Days after avoiding a government shutdown, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces potential ouster from leadership by his own party.  He shares directly with Squawk Box listeners  why he is optimistic he’ll prevail . Jury selection kicks off today in  the criminal trial of one-time crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and Microsoft is launching an AI assistant that could transform your work calendar. Steve K...

Crisis averted! For 45 days? Congress narrowly avoids a government shutdown, coming up with a weekend deal to fund the government at its current level until November 17th. But the drama doesn’t end with the deal, as Republican members of the House  want to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy  over working with Democrats. Bill Ackman, Pershing Square Capital Management founder and CEO, discusses his new SP...

Barry Sternlicht, the hospitality and real estate investor, discusses the risks to the economy from union strikes and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Washington inches  closer to a shutdown  as House members have failed to come up with a consensus government funding deal – setting up a busy weekend in the Capitol. GameStop activist Ryan Cohen is  becoming the retailer’s CEO , nearly th...

With just days to go before a government funding deadline, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy  criticizes a short-term Senate government funding bill — stoking more fears that a shutdown could take place — saying the measure would not bolster border security.  Crypto trading platform Coinbase is leading a lobbying effort in Washington to find lawmakers supportive of developing new laws for the crypto in...

Lina Khan, FTC Chair, is frequently seen as the face and the voice of the Biden administration’s antagonism against the “bigness” of big tech.  The Federal Trade Commision and 17 states have  filed a landmark lawsuit against Amazon for monopolistic practices; the chair of the commission defends the agency’s decision to pursue the company.  President Biden became the first sitting President to walk...

“AI, Schmay-aye” says Barry Diller, on the technology the markets and the content industry can’t stop talking about.  The media mogul joins the Squawk Box gang for a deep dive into the causes – and the impact – of the historic twin strikes that have crippled Hollywood.  The IAC Chairman and one-time studio head says a marked, existential shift is coming to film and TV, and not a moment too soon. P...

The government funding deadline – midnight on October 1st – is looming and the likelihood of a federal shutdown is high.  Pimco’s head of public policy, Libby Cantrill, describes the gamesmanship in Washington and weighs in on its  potential impact to investors and consumers .  Inflation persists in spite of the Federal Reserve’s rate hike strategy.  Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee defends t...

Over the next few months, the DOJ and a collection of state attorneys general will make their case to a D.C. District Court judge for why  Google has allegedly violated anti-monopoly law through exclusive agreements with mobile phone manufacturers and browser makers to make its search engine the default for consumers. Tim Wu, Columbia University Law School professor and former Biden administration...

The Federal Reserve held rates steady but pointed to another hike this year. CNBC’s Steve Liesman discusses the Fed’s latest decision. Steve Eisman, the “Big Short” investor who called and profited from the subprime mortgage crisis, says he’s staying away from bank stocks. The Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager, also discussed the latest market trends, the Fed’s inflation fight, the state o...

Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced plans to  expand investment in parks and cruises ; New York Times columnist and “Disney War” author James Stewart unpacks the House of Mouse’s new strategy, as well as Iger’s leadership. Yale lecturer and journalist Joanne Lipman examines the pros and cons of a four-day work week in light of employee unrest in the American workforce, from the UAW to SAG-AFTRA and...

After nearly a decade,  Instacart investors are finally getting their exit. Reddit co-founder and 776 founder Alexis Ohanian was one of Instacart’s early investors, and he explains the headwinds and tailwinds facing the business on the day of its long-awaited IPO. In the wake of  cyber breaches at Clorox ,  MGM, and Caesars , cybersecurity CEO Kevin Mandia explains the network of cybercriminals ta...

The United Auto Workers' strike  against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, which makes cars under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands, has entered its fourth day. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on the demands from both sides, and The Wall Street Joural’s Tim Higgins explains how Elon Musk’s Tesla is involved (by not being involved), as well as President Biden’s role. Former Microsoft CEO Stev...

Thousands of  United Auto Workers members are now on strike after the big three Detroit automakers GM, Ford, and Stellantis failed to reach deals with the union by their deadline. CEO of General Motors Mary Barra explains to CNBC’s Phil LeBeau why she’s frustrated with the negotiations. Plus, host of “How to Build a Happy Life,” Harvard professor, The Atlantic contributing writer, and now co-autho...

Tech CEOs traveled to Washington, D.C. for a  one-of-a-kind closed-door meeting with Senators on the rising regulatory implications of artificial intelligence. One of the lawmakers who organized the session, Sen. Todd Young (R-IN), argues that there is an “appropriate” role for government in determining the future of AI. The death of hope for Generation Z is greatly exaggerated, says NYU Stern Sch...

Billionaire buy-and-hold investor Ron Baron discusses his–and his clients’--many millions betting on Elon Musk. One of  Tesla’s biggest bulls , Baron discusses his stakes in the EV company and in SpaceX, as well as his expectations for Mars exploration and for X’s evolution. Plus, OTC cold medicine doesn’t work, the  United Auto Workers union is planning a strike in Detroit, and  the consumer pric...

Walter Isaacson’s book “ Elon Musk ” hit shelves today, after two years of unrestricted access to the Tesla and X chief. The seasoned journalist and biographer discusses  the good, bad and ugly behind Musk and the demons that drive him. Isaacson recounts a heated exchange between the Tesla CEO and Bill Gates, how Elon Musk thinks of his own power, and what’s behind Musk’s controversial midnight po...

U.S. President Joe Biden has called on G20 leaders to further support the World Bank and other multilateral development banks to increase their ability to support low and middle-income countries. Biden has previously said that developing countries need to reduce their dependence on China and help them recover from the effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo disc...

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Boardroom, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s premier media brand covering the business of sports, music and entertainment, teamed up to produce Game Plan. From what drives the modern-day sports fan to emerging opportunities in teams and leagues, CNBC goes courtside with the most influential leaders from across the sports land...

Apple shares have been under pressure this week, as reports of  China’s restriction of Apple products continue. CNBC’s Beijing Bureau Chief Eunice Yoon discusses the report and the CCP’s approach to American big tech. Commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Jacob Helberg warns that this ‘tech war’ could give way to a military war between China and the US. As students get back t...

Investing legend Leon Cooperman is out with a new book, “From the Bronx to Wall Street: My Fifty Years in Finance and Philanthropy.” The Omega Family Office CEO and Chairman discusses his current holdings, his outlook on inflation and recession, and why he’s a lifelong–and sentimental–capitalist. Apple shares were under some pressure after  a report that China restricted iPhone use for government...

: Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt is pushing back on Elon Musk , calling the billionaire’s insinuation to sue the nonprofit over defamation a “threat of a frivolous lawsuit.” Musk claimed on Monday that the ADL was responsible for putting “pressure on advertisers” that led to a 60% drop in X’s advertising revenue. NFL legend Tom Brady will become a “strategic adviser” to Delta Airli...