Politics

• Trump scared Europe with his national security strategy. That's no bad thing, ex-CIA chief says - Former CIA Director General Petraeus told CNBC it was good that European nations had received a wake-up call to look after their future defense and security.
• Trump signs executive order for single national AI regulation framework, limiting power of states - TechTrump signs executive order for single national AI regulation framework, limiting power of statesPublished Thu, Dec 11 20256:43 PM ESTJennifer Elias@https:/
• Musk says SpaceX report of 2026 IPO is 'accurate' - Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman looks set to be confirmed as the new NASA administrator after President Donald Trump renominated him for the role.
• Trump willing to seize more oil tankers off Venezuela coast, White House official says - The Trump administration has launched a major military buildup in the Caribbean as it escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
• Russia's charm offensive on Trump leaves Europe scrambling to win him back - Russia has tried to make the most of the White House's national security strategy and President Trump's criticism of Europe and Ukraine's leadership of late.
• 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.
• Swiss government says new 15% U.S. tariff ceiling retroactive to mid-November - Switzerland agreed to reduce tariffs on imports from the United States of fish, seafood, and some agricultural products under a trade deal announced last month.
• Trump says he 'heard' Biden Fed appointments were signed by autopen, tells aide to investigate - Trump's autopen comments came during a speech in Pennsylvania about the economy, aimed at countering Democrats' messaging about the U.S. affordability crisis.
• Trump trade rep changes China soybean purchase timeline, cites 'discrepancy' - China for months earlier this year had boycotted purchasing soybeans from U.S. farms because of a trade war began by President Donald Trump.
• Hassett likely next Fed chair, but most think Trump should nominate someone else, CNBC Fed survey shows - The December survey shows 84% believe President Trump will tap Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, to head the central bank.