News

On the frontlines of the South China Sea

China is accused of ramping up its “bullying” tactics out on the South China Sea. During an exclusive embed with the Philippine government, CNN’s Ivan Watson travels by ship and plane to witness the high-stakes confrontations at sea – as the unfolding clashes threaten to spiral into the next global conflict.

China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui for bribery

• China indicts ex-Politburo member Ma for bribery · reuters.com · about 14 hours ago

Watch Des Bishop on China's Comedy Boom and Censorship

Datacenters were on the ballot. US voters rejected them

Voters approved nearly every datacenter moratorium that was on the ballot, dozens in total in Tuesday’s elections

Exclusive | The Billions of Dollars in Orders Complicating an End to U.S. Aid to Israel

White House panel delays hearing on Fed's Lisa Cook to Dec. 14

President Donald Trump first tried to fire Lisa Cook in August 2025, but the Supreme Court in June blocked him from doing so, for now.

• Trump committee hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook rescheduled to Dec. 14 · cnbc.com · about 16 hours ago

White House Delays Hearing on Fed Governor

Midterms did not erase inflation problem, says FedWatch’s Ben Emons

Ben Emons, FedWatch Advisors CIO and founder, joins 'Fast Money' to talks about today's market rally, what the midterm results mean for the economy, and more.

Vance’s Break With Trump on Iran Follows Weeks of Handwringing Over War

Could Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran?

The BBC's Asma Khalid looks at how the two chambers of the US Congress could put an end to the months-long conflict, which began in February.

• Can Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran? · bbc.com · about 18 hours ago

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Browns Injury Report: Jordyn Tyson and Kelvin Banks Jr. are back

The Saints had just one player miss practice on Wednesday

Goldman, Apollo seek buyers for $40 billion SpaceX AI chip deal, Bloomberg News reports

• Goldman, Apollo in Talks to Sell SpaceX’s $40 Billion AI Deal · bloomberg.com · about 19 hours ago

Billionaires aren’t off the hook for higher taxes, even if they did dodge California’s wealth tax

Silicon Valley spent big to kill California’s wealth tax — but incoming Democrats are eyeing a national fight.

What To Expect From Friday’s Jobs Report

Democratic Congress could test decades of US support for Israel

Owners of US shale producer Enduring Resources IV explore $4 billion sale, sources say

US and Allies Talk Ukraine Recovery Ahead of Russia Meeting

Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government