Zelenskyy Makes Debut Trip to Serbia as Russian Influence Wanes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making a landmark first visit on Saturday to Serbia, the Balkan country whose leader has been scaling back once-close ties with Russia.
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Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Max Miller Continues to Resist Pressure to Drop Out as Deadline Looms
The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.
SEC Drops Insider-Trading Suit Against Executive Trump Pardoned
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said it is dropping an insider-trading lawsuit against a former healthcare executive who was convicted in a related criminal case and then pardoned by...
They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
Donald Trump’s media company to terminate Crypto.com deal
The president’s company will unwind an agreement with Crypto.com to create a multibillion-dollar CRO treasury and reportedly not integrate prediction markets onto Truth Social.
Why a prosecution of Anthony Fauci could face challenges in court
The Justice Department faces numerous pressures and challenges as it decides whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci following a Senate committee's contempt referral.
Colts' Cam Taylor-Britt suspended by NFL for violating personal conduct policy
Taylor-Britt served a five-day jail sentence earlier this year
Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.
US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions 2 Iran-linked crypto exchanges
The US government sanctioned an individual and two crypto exchanges it said facilitated money laundering for a combined $5 million in digital assets linked to Iran.
Schumer Forges Ahead in Fight for Senate, Despite Setbacks
In a phone call, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan contender who has opposed him to just win.
Late setbacks cast doubt on Protect College Sports Act as deadline looms
After some late setbacks, the Protect College Sports Act faces long odds as time ticks down before the August Congressional recess
Trump won’t let the Supreme Court have the last word
The president moved this week to counter legal defeats on ending birthright citizenship and firing a Fed governor, while seeking the justices’ help with his ballroom.
Charles S. Faddis, Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Pushed Conspiracies, Dies at 68
After 20 years in the C.I.A., he emerged as an outspoken critic of the agency and as a leader of the election-denial movement in Pennsylvania.
Phelan Confirmed to Lead Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers
The US Senate confirmed Christopher Phelan, a former adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.
US Treasury Sparks Debate Over Auction Cutbacks to Temper Yields
The US Treasury triggered debate this week about something that’s for years been an article of faith about the world’s biggest bond market: the government’s auctions of notes and bonds will just have...
Reform UK chair calls for probe into SBF-linked donation: Report
As the chairman of the Reform UK calls for an investigation into a FTX-linked political donation, the party’s leader prepares to face voters amid his own crypto-related scandal.
Trump Tariffs ‘Tortuous’ to Soybean Trade, China Diplomat Says
US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China created a “tortuous experience” that disrupted the flow of soybeans between the world’s two largest economies, a Chinese diplomat said Friday.
Don Lemon Accuses Justice Dept. of Vindictive Prosecution in Church Protest Case
Lawyers for the former CNN anchor asked a judge to throw out the case, saying prosecutors had “acted on the president’s animus by filing unprecedented charges against a journalist for doing his job.”
Congo to Investigate Reports of Excess Uranium in Cobalt Exports
The Democratic Republic of Congo will look into reports of excess uranium leaving the country in its exports of battery mineral cobalt, the government said Thursday.
One chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act
Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, Tennessee, a majority-Black county, surged to the highest level in a decade.
Fitch Sees Chile Budget as Key to Halting Rising Debt Burden
Fitch Ratings is skeptical that tax cuts approved by Chile’s Congress last month will boost growth by enough to offset the immediate drop in revenue, leaving the emphasis on fiscal spending...
Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
Ethan Allen CEO Responds to Activist Push
Activist investor Douglas Bergeron is pushing to replace Ethan Allen’s entire board, arguing the furniture maker needs an overhaul of its leadership and governance. Ethan Allen Chairman & CEO Farooq...
BlackRock's Rick Rieder Sees Rate Hike Unlikely
Rick Rieder, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, discussed the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook, emphasizing that a rate hike currently does not make much sense...
Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at Risk
The Alaska senator is the second Republican to announce plans to vote against Todd Blanche. He likely cannot afford any other G.O.P. defections and still win approval.
Trump says he’d ‘probably get along’ with Jeffries as House speaker
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) is likely to lead the chamber if Democrats win it back.
Todd Blanche’s AG nomination loses another critical GOP vote
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she will not support President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
US Selling Euros for Yen Spurs Geopolitical Risk, BlackRock Says
The US’s decision to sell euros to support Japan’s currency without warning European policymakers is adding to geopolitical risks and further dimming the appeal of longer-maturity government bonds,...
The Senate wants a recess. Trump doesn’t.
Before senators leave for recess, Republican leaders are trying to plow through a lengthy to-do list.
Abdul El-Sayed Talks About His Victory, Chuck Schumer and His Mom
In an interview with The New York Times, Dr. El-Sayed recalled some of his conversations with establishment figures who once opposed his candidacy.
Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers
The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.
Texas candidates focus on economy as social issues take a back seat
Senate contenders James Talarico and Ken Paxton unveil dueling economic plans as this year’s campaigns turn from the culture wars that defined the state’s 2024 vote.
Japan’s GPIF Posts $152 Billion Gain With Help From Stocks
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund posted a record gain in the three months ended in June as global and domestic stocks rallied, offsetting weakness from government bonds.
Iran Proposes a Deal Trump Will Have to Refuse | Insight with Haslinda Amin 8/7/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent...
DeepSeek Restarts Funding for Ambitious AI Expansion | The China Show | 8/7/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global...
South Africa Already Upgraded by Bond Market as Rating Firms Lag
South African authorities are focused on hitting budget targets rather than pleasing credit-rating firms, according to the government’s top finance official — and the reward is a bond market that’s...
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September: Report
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.
Fauci Is Far From the First Person to Plead the Fifth Before Congress
The constitutional right against self-incrimination has been invoked on several occasions during high-profile — and contentious — hearings.
In Upset, Andy Ogles Loses to a Republican Challenger in Tennessee
Mr. Ogles, a two-term congressman, had held off primary threats before, despite controversy. But on Thursday, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, delivered an upset.
Anwar’s Daughter Takes Leave from Party Leadership Amid Setbacks
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter has sought to relinquish her role as deputy president of his party, more than a year after her election fueled accusations of nepotism and exposed...
Fed's Musalem Sees Need for 'Meaningful Restraint' on Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem says policymakers can't afford to tolerate higher inflation while they wait for the possibility of stronger productivity growth. He speaks...
Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
The orders come after the Supreme Court ruled June 30 that President Trump’s previous efforts to end birthright citizenship were unconstitutional.
Trump tries new tack against birthright citizenship after Supreme Court snub
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting children born to foreign lobbyists and tourists. The orders are certain to face legal challenges.
Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels
The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.
Follow the Money All the Way to Carney's Canada
Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Matt Winkler explains what is behind Canada's investment boom. The country's government poised to attract record investment from outside its borders after...