2026
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could rework TV packages in next media deal
The NFL has an opt-out clause at the end of the 2029-30 season in which it can resell and redistribute its media rights.
Affordability takes center stage in North Carolina’s pivotal Senate race
Fast-growing Cabarrus County shows how rising household costs are colliding with economic growth as voters weigh a pivotal Senate contest.
Kimmel says interview with Senate candidate Talarico won’t air on ABC amid FCC threats
ABC has come under increased pressure from the FCC, and the Trump administration has raised concerns about equal air time for political candidates.
U.S. Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional maps in midterms, clearing the way for old maps
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Trump ahead of November midterm elections.
NFL’s Roger Goodell is playing the international long game ahead of league’s Australia debut
Goodell spoke with CNBC Sport ahead of the league’s first-ever, regular-season game in Australia this week.
Coinbase partners with Moov to boost community bank stablecoin capabilities before Clarity vote
A bill to regulate digital assets is due for a preliminary vote in the U.S. Senate next week.
Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms
Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
Trump warns Tehran over Pickaxe Mountain activity; U.S.-Iran exchange attacks on ships near Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran “not to get cute” over activity at a suspected nuclear site on Pickaxe Mountain.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to “work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley.”
Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention
Republicans hope to build momentum as they sag in the polls ahead of November’s midterm election, but some vulnerable candidates skip the event.