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VP debate live updates: JD Vance and Tim Walz square off in New York City

This is CNBC’s live coverage of the 2024 vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Sen. JD…

Israel begins ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Rescuers dig through the rubble of a building, a day after it was hit in an Israeli strike, in the…

The future of Obamacare hangs on a few seats in Congress. Here’s what could happen next

“Repeal and replace” has long been the Republican mantra when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. These days, not…

Israeli military says ‘limited’ operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon has begun

The Israeli military says it has begun a “limited, localized” operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. It said it…

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border

The Biden administration said Monday it is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher, as it’s increasingly eager to show…

Education Dept. extends deadline for defaulted student loan borrowers to get current

The U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline for its Fresh Start program for defaulted student loan borrowers until…

Trump to speak, hand out supplies in Georgia as Hurricane Helene fallout gets political

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set Monday to deliver remarks and help hand out supplies in the hurricane-blasted swing…

Iran’s response to Israel will be a choice between revenge and survival. Markets say it’s choosing survival

Iran’s powerful proxy network across the Middle East is being dealt blow after blow from Israel, which has dramatically escalated…

U.S. East Coast port strike looms Tuesday with no talks scheduled

U.S. East and Gulf Coast port workers are set to go on strike at midnight on Monday with no talks…

Mark Cuban warns Elon Musk: Trump’s ‘loyalty is only to himself’

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban cautioned Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday against forming an alliance with former President Donald Trump,…