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Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would...

Maybe the most vital reporting I've seen today. Trump admin went to war today with his own intelligence saying that Khamenei's death could lead to the IRGC taking over.

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.

BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.

I had the honor to introduce my replacement on 9NEWS

Yellen says Powell probe 'extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday to CNBC about a Department of Justice investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell.

Yellen says Powell probe 'extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned

Global defense stocks soar as U.S. strike on Venezuela heralds new 'hard power' era Global defense stocks have soared following the overthrow of Venezuelan president Maduro.

Global defense stocks soar as U.S. strike on Venezuela heralds new 'hard power' era

Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.

Why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders might opt for Paramount's offer — and why they might not WBD shareholders must weigh pros and cons of tendering their shares to Paramount for $30 per share. CNBC lays out the arguments on both sides.

Why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders might opt for Paramount's offer — and why they might not

Nike is headed for its worst day since the tariff-driven selloff in April. Here's what's tripping up the stock today. #CNBCData cnb.cx/4aYZD3Q

Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices President Donald Trump has pushed to lower drug prices for Americans, which are on average nearly three times higher than overseas.

Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices

Divided Fed approves third rate cut, sees slower pace ahead The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its interest rate decision.

Divided Fed approves third rate cut, sees slower pace ahead

GOP lawmakers seek Trump aid for agricultural equipment after tariff pressure Top lawmakers signaled that more federal help to farmers could be on the way, which could help tractor sales.

GOP lawmakers seek Trump aid for agricultural equipment after tariff pressure

Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook The Science Reporting Navigator stands ready to walk you through complex reporting scenarios to integrate science into any beat. The Open Notebook and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are thrilled to...

Every Story is a Science Story. That’s why, with @rjionline.bsky.social, TON has been hard at work developing a free tool to make it easier for journalists on any beat to strengthen their stories by incorporating science. And today, that tool - the Science Reporting Navigator - is live! 🧪

The Uproot Project stands with the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association and the Committee to Protect Journalists in calling for the safety and freedom of journalists in Gaza, Yemen, and beyond.

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced. I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

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For my next story with @thexylom.com, I'm looking to interview researchers and science professionals who have left the U.S. for Asia due to Trump. They can be Asian nationals who returned to their home countries, or Americans who are seeking greener pastures overseas.

Please email or DM me!

Is your family member or client at Alligator Alcatraz? We obtained a list The Trump and DeSantis administrations have refused to release a roster of detainees, none of whom seem to appear in ICE’s online database.

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Is your client or family member missing? Click here to see the list and find out if they’re being held at Alligator Alcatraz.

¿Su cliente o familiar está desaparecido? Haga clic aquí para ver la lista y saber si está detenido en Alligator Alcatraz.
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Deep inside U.S. economy, more sticker prices start going up due to tariffs, and inventory is headed down Across U.S. distribution networks, inside retail and manufacturing warehouses, there's a widespread move to adjust prices higher due to tariffs.

Inside the U.S. economy, within distribution networks that manage inventory, there are fewer items overall due to the trade war, but more goods on which sticker prices are going up.

Wall Street has a new term to describe President Trump's tariff moves: "TACO trade." Trump on Wednesday pushed back on the term — “Trump Always Chickens Out” — denying he had ever backed down and suggesting his moves have helped the U.S. gain ground in trade negotiations.

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AI research takes a backseat to profits as Silicon Valley prioritizes products over safety, experts say Tech companies are focusing on AI products over research, say industry experts, who are sounding the alarm about safety.

Tech companies are focusing on AI products over research, say industry experts, who are sounding the alarm about safety.

Corporate sponsors are backing away from LGBTQ+ Pride organizations Companies that were once loud and proud in sponsoring LGBTQ+ community celebrations are pulling back their funds amid an uncertain time for Pride organizations.

Companies are rethinking their partnerships with Pride groups. Read more on why they're now withholding their sponsorship dollars, and how LGBTQ+ organizations are making up for six-figure funding deficits: www.cnbc.com/2025/04/27/c...

Law students organize to give Trump-caving firms a recruitment problem By creating a spreadsheet, Georgetown Law students sparked national headlines, along with PR headaches and staffing challenges inside the world's most powerful firms.

The spreadsheet “names more than 800 firms, assigning them to one of five stark categories:

“Caved to Administration”

“Complying in Advance”

“Other Negative Action”

“Stood Up Against Administration’s Attacks”

.. or “No Response.”

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BREAKING: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has announced he is giving up oversight of the Interior department and handing full control over to Tyler Hassen, Elon Musk’s DOGE operative and Interior’s acting secretary for policy, management, and budget.

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Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. An employee union and other groups are fighting to keep the regulator intact.

NEW: The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). An employee union and other groups are fighting to keep the regulator intact.

Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.

New from me: Tech startups have created touch-based tablets for blind and low-vision people to better experience live sports. They’ve been deployed in MLB, the NBA and soccer leagues around the world. Here’s how they got here, what users think and what’s next: www.cnbc.com/2025/04/13/s...

The UN’s Bold New Guide for a Green Utopia | Atmos A new United Nations report calls on us to reconnect with nature, disavow consumerism, and rethink the values society is built on.

NEW: A UN report published this morning says that the only way to solve climate change is to realign with nature, disavow consumerism, and transform the values on which our society is built.

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U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.

Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.

CNBC reacts right after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement: "And the market reaction after hours -- I’ve never seen anything like it. This -- I think, fair to say -- is worse than the worst-case scenario of the tariffs that many in the market expected the president to impose."

Looking to talk to Spectrum mobile or Xfinity mobile customers for a CNBC story! Please comment or message me with any leads, thank you!

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars 'not made in the United States' Trump had hinted that the auto tariffs could arrive prior to April 2, the day his sweeping "reciprocal tariff" plan is set to begin.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would impose 25% tariffs on “all cars that are not made in the United States.”