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Xi’s First India Trip Since 2019 Offers Olive Branch to Modi

When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi this weekend for his first post-Covid visit to India, he faces the task of managing a delicate detente with his neighbor and rival.

Trump Says He Would Be GOP’s ‘Blocker’ If Democrats Win Midterms

President Donald Trump said he would serve as a “blocker” if Republicans lose control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, undercutting his warning that Democrats would pose a dangerous threat to American life should they win.

Brazil Election: Bolsonaro Surges in Poll as Supreme Court Crisis Weighs on Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro surged into a tie with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a new poll, erasing a 4.5-point gap as a crisis inside Brazil’s Supreme Court weighs on the leftist leader’s reelection bid.

RNC Day 2 Underway in Dallas

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Congress should approve President Donald Trump's $5,000 payment for Americans. Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton...

Trump $5,000 Check Plan Gets Cool Reception From GOP Allies

President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 checks to every adult US citizen if Republicans sweep the November midterms prompted a lukewarm response from members of his party in Congress, which controls federal spending.

Trump Loyalist Tapped to Lead Controversial DOJ Probe Quits

Joseph diGenova, a loyal ally of President Donald Trump chosen to lead a sprawling criminal investigation into whether former government officials conspired to stymie him, has resigned.

Trump’s Housing Chief Stresses Cutting Rules as Aiding Buyers

The Trump administration is trying to help Americans better afford homes by cutting regulation, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said Thursday on Bloomberg Television.

Rep. Crow Thinks Congress Should and Can End Iran War

Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) says Congress has the constitutional authority to end the war with Iran, arguing the conflict is costing hundreds of billions of dollars and contributing to higher energy prices. Rep. Crow says the US cannot permanently prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear...

Rep. Crawford: Iran Ballistic Missiles Remain Nuclear Threat

Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says Iran’s ability to continue producing ballistic missiles remains part of the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions and says he would like to see the conflict resolved sooner rather than later. Rep. Crawford...

JD Vance’s Republican Midterm Convention Speech to Spotlight 2028 Race

Donald Trump headed to Dallas looking for a rebound in Republican fortunes. JD Vance’s future likely hinges on it.

HUD Secretary Turner on Bringing Down Housing Costs

US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner discusses the efforts to lower housing and mortgage costs amid rising bond yields and borrowing rates. He outlines the administration’s strategy of deregulation. He speaks on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition." (Source: Blo...

Why India Won’t Break Up With Russia

India has spent decades balancing ties to Russia, and the USSR before it, with those to the US. Even now, amid the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine and intense pressure from Washington, New Delhi won’t let Moscow go. (Source: Bloomberg)

Burgum Says Congress Role in Trump’s $5,000 Payment Plan Unclear

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said it’s unclear whether congressional approval would be needed to fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge to provide $5,000 dividend payments to Americans if Republicans sweep the midterm elections.

Oracle Earnings Beat as Cloud Revenue Surges

The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Duke University Professor of Finance Cam Harvey, Morningstar Senior Equity Analyst David Swartz, Philip Morris Intern...

Texas AG Paxton on Senate Race, Trump Dividend and AI

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton discusses his tight race against Democrat James Talarico and the impact of President Donald Trump’s support, including a reported $10 million contribution and roughly $27 million in total ad spending. Speaking on "...

Trump Promises $500 Back for Obamacare Plans Republicans Cut

The Trump administration pledged to send $500 each to nearly 1 million Americans it said paid too much for federally backed Obamacare health insurance, whose funding was at the center of a political standoff that led to last year’s record-long government shutdown.

US Interior Sec. Burgum on Trump Dividend, Gas Prices and Data Centers

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Congress should approve President Donald Trump's $5,000 payment for Americans. Burgum says "everything's on the table" when it comes to trying to lower gas prices. The secretary also says data centers could benefit neighborhoods. He speaks t...

Republican Midterm Convention 2026 Live Updates: Trump, Vance Speak in Dallas