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Trump contradicts nurse in testy Oval Office exchange over coronavirus protective gear

President Donald Trump contradicted a nurse who said that access to sufficient supplies of personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic "has been sporadic."




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Supreme Court reverses fraud convictions of Christie aides in NJ 'Bridgegate' scandal

The Supreme Court reversed the fraud convictions of two aides to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie involved in the "Bridgegate" scandal.




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Pompeo says more trade talks with Chinese possible even as he accuses them of coronavirus coverup

Pompeo left the door open for more trade talks between the U.S. and China even as he tripled down on accusations that the country's leadership sought to conceal information about the origins of the spreading coronavirus.




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Trump meets with Texas Gov. Abbott after valet tests positive for coronavirus

Abbott was tested for the coronavirus before the meeting, but he did not wear a mask, despite the CDC's recommendation that everyone wear a covering over their face.




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Trump personal valet tests positive for coronavirus, but White House says president is negative

President Trump was "not happy" to learn his personal valet, who serves him meals and performs other tasks in close proximity to Trump, tested positive for the coronavirus.




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Trump's pick for top Navy position pledges to fix 'failure in leadership'

Kenneth Braithwaite, who would be the fourth civilian to lead the Navy in about five months, listed several incidents in recent years, including the coronavirus outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier.




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Biden sex assault accuser Tara Reade calls for him to drop out of 2020 presidential race, says she'd take polygraph if he 'takes one'

Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden strongly denies claims by Tara Reade that he sexually assaulted her in 1993, when he was a senator.




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GOP groups to use Biden sex assault allegation, Kavanaugh treatment against Democrats in key Senate races

The GOP groups are arguing that Democrats are applying a different standard to Biden, who has denied that he assaulted former Senate staffer Tara Reade in 1993, than they did to Justice Brett Kavanaugh.




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Fiat Chrysler reports wider-than-expected loss on top and bottom lines

CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports Fiat Chrysler's latest quarterly earnings results.




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Responsibility for coronavirus precautions at airports is a 'game of hot potato'

As government authorities and airlines think about coronavirus health screenings, it isn't clear who's in charge of carrying out new policies.




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Former Ford CEO on what to expect from auto sales amid coronavirus pandemic

Mark Fields, senior advisor at TPG Capital and former CEO at Ford, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss how the auto market is weathering the Covid-19 pandemic.




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United Airlines service workers' union sues over schedule cuts after carrier got federal aid

United fleet and passenger service workers are suing the airline over a planned cut to their hours, saying it violates their contract and the law providing billions in coronavirus aid from the government.




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This cruise stock may be a 'short-term opportunity' despite 80% drop, trader says

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' stock could see some near-term relief after plunging on the company's latest attempts to avoid bankruptcy, says analyst Matt Maley.




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United Airlines makes some worker schedule cuts voluntary after outcry, lawsuit from union

United is walking back some worker schedule cuts, making them voluntary, after a lawsuit from the employees' union




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Airbnb's future is uncertain as it continues to struggle through its Covid-19 response

Airbnb is one of the many businesses in the travel industry that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In March of 2017, Airbnb was valued at $31 billion, but by the end of April 2020 that value dropped to $18 billion. With the threat of more cancelations as the pandemic halts travel, guests, hosts and investors alike are left asking what Airbnb will look like after the novel coronavirus, or whether the company will survive at all.




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Airlines want relief from flying near-empty planes as passenger numbers hit lowest since the 1950s amid virus

Airlines want the government to loosen the amount of air service they're required to provide as the number of passengers on board hits the lowest since the 1950s.




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Frontier Airlines becomes first US airline to institute temperature checks

The travel landscape continues to evolve during the coronavirus pandemic. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the details about temperature checks for airline passengers.




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NYC had to move more than 250 homeless people out of subways to disinfect trains

More than 250 homeless people were moved out of New York City subway trains, as the city's subway system closed early Wednesday to begin its first scheduled shutdown to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.




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WHO says 'there can be no going back to business as usual' after coronavirus pandemic

WHO warned there can be "no going back to business as usual" following the coronavirus pandemic, which has upended economies and wreaked havoc on nearly every country.




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WHO says it's in talks to send mission to China to investigate source of coronavirus

"The public health importance of this is critical because without knowing where the animal origin is it's difficult for us to prevent this from happening again," a WHO official said Wednesday.




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Russia posts record daily new coronavirus cases, UK economy could shrink 14% this year

Russia reported 11,231 additional cases of the coronavirus disease to bring the country's tally to 177,160 since the outbreak.




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Investor fear of missing out is 'not a good sign' for markets, warns Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Harmstone advises investors to keep their portoflio risk level low and maintain a defensive position while looking for opportunities to add value in an environment of "extremely high" volatility.




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Escalation in US-China tensions is 'the last thing' anyone needs, JPMorgan says

With the world already reeling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a reignition in U.S.-China trade tensions would be the "the last thing" anyone needs, according to JPMorgan Asset Management's Alexander Treves.




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San Francisco targets May 18 for some businesses to resume as California unveils reopening guidelines

Covid-19 has infected 3.7 million people globally, and killed at least 264,111 as of Thursday.




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Millions of 'easy-to-use' coronavirus tests will be available by end of summer, top US health official says

Americans need coronavirus tests "that do not require hours or days to determine results," the head of the NIH tells Congress.




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Parts of Asia that relaxed restrictions without a resurgence in coronavirus cases did these three things

"This is a tough, tough virus," said disease specialist Dr. Dale Fisher. "All it takes is one infected person and it spreads like wildfire."




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Charles Schwab to offer investors fractional trades of S&P 500 companies including Amazon and Apple

With Schwab Stock Slices, investors will be able to trade fractional shares of any S&P 500 company, including Amazon, Apple, Disney, Facebook and Netflix, starting at $5 each.




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How Tim Ferriss uses techniques from this ancient philosophy to handle Covid-19 stock market volatility, emotions

Investor and author Tim Ferriss said that he's struggled amid the Covid-19 pandemic. But there's a Stoic practice called "premeditation malorum" that has helped him sit with decisions in difficult times. Here's how to use it.




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This single mother makes six figures driving a truck during the coronavirus

April Coolidge became a truck driver in her mid 40s after a long career in real estate. Eight years later as the coronavirus shuts down the economy, she is making more money than she ever did selling houses. Watch this video to learn more about why Coolidge decided to become a trucker and how the coronavirus has changed her time behind the wheel.




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Mark Cuban pitched Michael Jordan on joining the Mavericks in 2001 by promising he'd 'do whatever it takes to win'

In 2001, with the greatest-ever basketball player returning to the NBA, billionaire Mark Cuban tried to convince Michael Jordan to join his Dallas Mavericks instead of the Washington Wizards. It didn't work.




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Shut out of PPP loans, struggling with no child care: How Covid-19 is impacting women-owned small businesses

CNBC Make It spoke to female entrepreneurs about the impact today's pandemic is having on their companies as they fight for federal funding, pivot business operations and manage child-care.




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These 3 Etsy shop owners have each sold hundreds of cloth face masks since the pandemic started

These three Etsy shop owners share what it's been like to sell protective face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.




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'Shark Tank': Why Mark Cuban called these founders 'the American Dream team' and gave them a 6-figure deal

"You guys are the American Dream team," billionaire investor Mark Cuban said to the UnbuckleMe founders on Wednesday's episode of ABC's "Shark Tank." "You're exactly why people watch this show, because they want to have that idea, they want to come on and be on that carpet."




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Why Kevin O'Leary would have said no to Tesla on 'Shark Tank'

Here's why investor Kevin O'Leary would have passed on Elon Musk in the early days.




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This luxury resort is open for swanky social distancing retreats—take a look inside

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania reopens Friday with stays and activities designed to keep guests away from each other. Social distancing retreats are "the new luxury," according to travel expert John DiScala.




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These 8 fast-growing jobs will be in demand after Covid-19—and can pay up to $136,000 per year

Experts expect these jobs will be in-demand and pay well in a post-coronavirus pandemic economy. From nurses to developers, here are eight to look for as the country recovers from the pandemic.




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Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has advice for small businesses struggling through the pandemic

As co-founder and creative director of her own fashion line, Rebecca Minkoff understands the current struggles small-business owners are now facing — especially women. Here's her advice on how to survive.




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Kids can't be an 'afterthought': Some states are reopening without lifting child-care restrictions

As states start to rescind their coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders, some are not lifting child care restrictions just yet, leaving many parents worried about how they'll be able to return to work.




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Melinda Gates on US response to pandemic caregiving crisis: 'I'm disappointed in what I've been seeing'

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates shares her thoughts about the U.S. response to coronavirus and why solving the current caregiving crisis is crucial.




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5 couples share how the pandemic has impacted their spending

Now that many people are self-isolating, spending habits have changed. Here, five couples share how their spending has changed since the pandemic hit.




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Elon Musk: I am not the 'biggest fan' of Warren Buffett – but his job is 'important'

"Warren Buffett for example ... to be totally frank, I'm not his biggest fan, but he does a lot of capital allocation," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. "I mean, that's kind of a boring job if you ask me, but it's still a thing that's important to figure out."




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Elon Musk: 'I wouldn't exercise at all if I could' — inside his personal wellness routine

The Tesla CEO and co-founder admitted that he's not into running, and wouldn't care to exercise if he had the choice. From lifting weights to fasting before bed, here are the habits that he uses to stay lean and healthy.




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6 books and podcasts that will help married couples get their finances in order

Combining your finances with your partner as a married couple can be tricky. To help things go smoothly, check out these money podcasts and personal finances books that are specifically geared toward couples.




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Elon Musk says coronavirus pandemic is 'practice run' for future viruses

Musk has been a vocal critic of how government and health officials are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic that's killed at least 73,431 people in the United States.




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Zoom strikes a deal with NY AG office, closing the inquiry into its security problems

The agreement comes one day after the NYC Department of Education lifted its ban on Zoom after approving new safety features.




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Dropbox rises after company posts first quarterly profit

It's the first time Dropbox's bottom line is in the black since the company went public two years ago.




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Roku reports strong user growth, but sour ad business outlook

Streaming services have reported huge spikes in subscribers during the crisis as stay-at-home orders have forced more people to stay inside.




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When will hospitals and doctors' offices be open for normal business again? Here's what health experts think

Hospitals are looking for ways to re-open their doors to patients in a way that limits their risk of exposure.




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Facebook will allow most employees to work from home through end of 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will announce Thursday that most of the company's employees will be given the choice to continue to work from home through the end of 2020, a company spokeswoman told CNBC.




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Uber shares shoot up after CEO says ride volume is increasing again after April bottom

Uber reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday, and while the company lost $2.9 billion during the quarter, the stock rose after hours on optimistic comments from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.