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Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Republican support for Trump dips to 73 percent, down from 82 percent, as war and inflation concerns dominate polls.
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Bessent says he has 'great confidence' in Warsh after Fed raises rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he has “great confidence” in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, after the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter point against the wishes of President Trump. “I have great confidence in Chair Warsh,” Bessent told host Joe Kernen on CNBC’s “Squawk
'Banks are back' in commercial real estate
The AI boom is giving the office a surprising second act. In Lower Manhattan, office leasing has more than doubled from a year ago, putting the market on track for its strongest first half since 2019. But will higher interest rates threaten that comeback?
The Crypto Industry Targets Sherrod Brown of Ohio, a Top Democratic Senate Candidate
Angry after the defeat of a major crypto bill last week, the industry is planning to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.
Tariffs, inflation, trade wars taking toll on American farmers
America's farmers face a tough harvest this year with trade wars, tariffs and inflation all taking a toll. The cost of diesel hit a new record, averaging $6.50 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last month. Lana Zak reports from North Liberty, Iowa.
How Lindsey Stirling Built A YouTube Empire
Lindsey Stirling was once told there wasn't a market for what she does. Now, she has more than 14 million YouTube subscribers.