Either Clinton or Trump will make this crisis even worse
Candidates may talk a good game when it comes to fiscal responsibility, but the reality is likely to be a lot messier.
Tax measure could cause financial jolt to California smokers
A campaign to raise California’s cigarette tax by $2 a pack said it has collected enough signatures to qualify the proposal for the Nov. 8 ballot.
Majority of Republican voters trust Trump over Ryan
While many Republicans inside Washington see House Speaker Paul Ryan as the leader of the Republican Party, voters see things differently.
Trump VP? GOP Sen Portman says no thanks, but consider my governor—Kasich
Sen. Rob Portman tells CNBC that Ohio Gov. John Kasich would make a good running mate for Donald Trump.
Thank Obamacare: US health uninsured rate hits a record low
Since 2011, the percentage of Americans who lack health insurance has fallen by 6 percentage points.
Janet Yellen is not going to like what’s happening in Congress this week
The Federal Reserve Transparency Act will undergo markup in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Cuban: Trump is not ‘a reflection of an entrepreneur’
Mark Cuban isn’t convinced that Donald Trump has the entrepreneurial chops to be president.
Supreme Court avoids major ruling in birth control dispute
The dispute is between faith-based groups and the Obama administration over birth control.
Texas Gov: Why I’m supporting Trump, and why sitting on the sidelines isn’t OK
Trump may not be perfect, but he’d be much better for the country than Hillary Clinton, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says.
Bank of America’s not giving up ‘bathroom bill’ fight: CEO
Bank of America CEO steps up the fight against North Carolina’s divisive legislation.
Why the tax returns could be Trump’s kryptonite
After a weekend of negative press, what could be hurt Trump most? It’s the tax returns, says Ben White.
Steve Forbes sees Trump-Ryan meeting as a turning point in the presidential race
Donald Trump is taking more traditional campaign steps, two-time GOP presidential candidate Steve Forbes says.
These millionaires are especially worried about their kids
CNBC’s latest Millionaire Survey finds that millionaires worry their children will be financially worse off.
Trump denies posing as his spokesman during tabloid days
The Washington Post has unearthed a recording of a 1991 phone call in which a spokesman describes Trump as irresistible to women.
GOP ‘stop Trump’ wish list includes senators, generals and…Mark Cuban?: Report
Mark Cuban is on a GOP short list of candidates to launch a bid to derail Donald Trump, The Washington Post reports.
Sheldon Adelson may spend more than $100M to boost Trump campaign
Casino magnate and GOP money man Sheldon Adelson has vowed to back Donald Trump’s 2016 bid with millions, The New York Times reports.
For Obamacare recipients, a common refrain: ‘Sorry, we don’t take it here’
Obamacare recipients admit they wouldn’t have insurance without it, but that hasn’t quelled growing complaints, The New York Times reports.
Facebook to host summit with conservatives amid outcry over trending topics
Mark Zuckerberg is hosting a summit for conservative leaders on Wednesday, Recode reports.
Trump weighs in on Brexit, says EU has been ‘disaster’
Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has weighed into the Brexit debate.
Expect a Clinton blowout over Trump: Survey
A majority of CFOs think Hillary Clinton will romp in November, according to the latest CNBC Global CFO Council survey.
Trump will ‘scare the hell out’ of markets, but that’s OK: Stockman
The former OMB director says a Trump presidency will give the market the jolt it needs to curb recessionary risk.
Kudlow: Trump the Disrupter (And that’s a good thing)
Donald Trump is not going to give up his economic populism or his America-first foreign policy. He’ll always be an outsider, writes Larry Kudlow.
Who should be Trump’s VP running mate? Vote here
Now that Donald Trump is the presumptive nominee for the GOP, tell us whom he should select as his VP.
Mark Cuban offers himself up as Hillary’s running mate, because, why not?
Billionaire Mark Cuban offered to be Hillary Clinton’s running mate, reports Recode.
Obama caused the rise of Trump, says the founder of a $53 billion investment firm
“Obama basically apologized for us” and we are “tired of apologizing,” global investor Barry Sternlicht tells CNBC.
Trump campaign could use new donations to pay Donald Trump $36M for loan
Donald Trump’s campaign may use new donations to repay Trump’s $36 million loan, reports NBC News.
Ryan’s hesitancy on Trump may be about this
There’s a pattern to opposition to Donald Trump within the GOP, and House Speaker Paul Ryan embraces it fully.
Donald Trump’s former butler calls for Obama’s death
Trump’s campaign “totally and completely” disavows “the horrible statements,” the NYT reports.
Global Times blasted over editorial on Donald Trump
The mainland’s top internet regulator slammed the news portal run by the hawkish Global Times tabloid this week, the SCMP reports.
Donald Trump just called out Bezos, says Amazon has ‘huge antitrust problem’
Donald Trump also says The Washington Post is Jeff Bezos’ “toy” to protect Amazon.
Zuckerberg says Facebook probing claims ‘trending topics’ is biased
The Facebook CEO says being open to all viewpoints was at the “core of everything Facebook is.”
Rates are too low for current economy: Fed’s George
Kansas City Fed President Esther George supported gradual rate hikes, saying low rates can create economic risks.
Judge sides with House Republicans against Obamacare
The court case challenges the legality of payments the Obama administration makes to insurers.
Trump/Ryan: ‘Very positive’ step toward unity; committed to working together
Donald Trump and Paul Ryan say their meeting left them “totally committed” to working together.
George Zimmerman auctions gun that killed Trayvon Martin
The gun used to kill Trayvon Martin, a young black teenager who was shot in Florida, is being auctioned at a starting bid of $5,000.
Ex-VP Dan Quayle: Trump’s a winner who ‘knows how to win’
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump can beat Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Dan Quayle tells CNBC.
Sen Corker’s advice to Trump haters: It’s time ‘just to chill’
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker tells CNBC he expects to support Donald Trump.
GOP in danger of going the way of the Whigs: Blumenthal
The Republican Party is in danger of splitting apart, former Clinton advisor Sidney Blumenthal says.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter: We need to change now
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said the U.S. needs to change one key thing if it’s going to maintain its security.
If Trump becomes president I’ll move to London: Will.i.am
Pop superstar Will.i.am has told CNBC that he will move to London if presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump becomes U.S. president.
What to know about Paul Ryan’s meeting with Donald Trump
House Speaker Paul Ryan and Donald Trump will begin a conversation they hope will end with a unified Party.
Clinton son-in-law’s firm is said to be closing Greece hedge fund
The Greece-focused fund is shutting down after losing nearly 90 percent of its value, The New York Times reported.
Trump surges in support in national poll
In an online poll of 1,289 people, 41 percent of likely voters supported Clinton, and 40 percent backed Trump.
Puerto Rico’s economic death spiral: DC rescue may be too little, too late
Congress may finally be coming to Puerto Rico’s rescue, but the measure may be too little, too late.
Americans to big pharma: Cut out the TV drug ads
There is also strong opposition to speeding up the federal drug approval process, a new poll finds.
Congress bans YahooMail from House, citing attacks
“We will be blocking access to YahooMail on the House Network until further notice,” an email from the House of Representatives said.
Donald Trump resists calls to unite the GOP, claims ‘mandate’ to be provocative
His followers expect him to reject the traditional approach that some Republicans expect him to take, the New York Times reports.
Paul Ryan: We need a real unification; I am willing to be a part of it
A day before he meets with Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan says: “We just need to get to know each other.”
Senators to Airlines: Here’s how to shorten airport security lines
Two U.S. senators say one way to reduce long airport security lines this summer is for airlines to drop their fees on checking luggage.
Target CEO to critics: What you’re missing about our inclusive bathroom policy
Target CEO Brian Cornell says its bathroom policy fits the retailer’s history of “embracing diversity and inclusion.”
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