Three economic flashpoints for 2026

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story China is closing out 2025 with far more confidence on the world stage than at the start of the year. It was the first major…

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Mullin to cities with international airports: 'You've got to partner with us'

Homeland Security Secretary Markway Mullin questioned on Monday whether cities with international airports that do not work with the Department of Homeland Security should face consequences such as losing access to customs processing. “If they’re a sanctuary city, should they really process customs in their own city?” Mullin, who was recently confirmed by the Senate,……

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AI super PAC targets NY Democrat Alex Bores midterms kickoff

A bipartisan super PAC launched by a slew of artificial intelligence leaders has picked its first target: a Democratic congressional candidate who helped lead an effort to put safety measures on the AI industry. Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member, has pushed “ideological and politically motivated legislation” that would “handcuff” the nation’s edge…

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Former Surgeon General on HHS cancelling vaccine research: 'Over 2 million lives have been saved because of mRNA technology'

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday Pushed back against The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reduced its MRNA vaccine development activities through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (Barda). “I want to ask you about the health policy because a few days ago, Secretary Kennedy made a announcement that $…

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