President Trump continues to pressure Fed Chair Jay Powell to lower interest rates. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reacts to Powell’s testimony and the Fed’s next move. Warren discusses the impact of tariffs on inflation and the state of the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s revamped vaccine panel has begun reviewing long-approved U.S. vaccines. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb shares his thoughts on the CDC’s new advisory board and the future of vaccine policy. Plus, the latest on President Trump’s legal battle with Paramount and are crypto mortgages in our future?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren - 16:28

Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 35:16

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, @SenWarren

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, @ScottGottliebMD

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

An early backer of Facebook and Netflix, Philippe Laffont is known as the founder of famed hedge fund Coatue. In an exclusive and rare interview, Laffont explains his investment strategy through the entire life cycle of companies. He shares his optimism for technological innovation and his belief that AI-prompted changes in business will eventually yield a new era of entrepreneurship and profits. Plus, President Trump is at the NATO summit, CNBC contributor and former Democrat politician Michelle Caruso-Cabrera discusses Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the NYC mayoral primary, and Alex Rodriguez is now part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal long in the making.

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera – 6:24

Philippe Laffont - 20:04

In this episode:

Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, @MCaruso_Cabrera

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes President Trump’s tax and spending bill is on track for Senate passage this week, betting site Polymarket is close to raising $200 million in a new funding round, there’s a new opportunity for crypto investors to have access to private companies, chip design firm Ambarella is working on a potential sale, and Micron reports quarterly results after the bell.

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President Donald Trump says he is “not happy” that Israel fired fresh rockets at Iran. CNBC’s Megan Cassella breaks down the latest on a ceasefire. Then, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses more on the Israel-Iran conflict and the SALT deduction cap. Plus, New Yorkers are heading to the polls to rank their choices for the Democratic mayoral primary. Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City president and CEO, discusses the state of race and the late surge by Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Powell testifies today and this year’s Game 7 of the was the most watched NBA Finals game in 6 years.

Megan Cassella - 03:05

Rep. Mike Lawler - 28:44

Kathryn Wylde - 42:48

In this episode:

Megan Cassella, @mmcassella

Rep. Mike Lawler, @lawler4ny

Kathryn Wylde, @Partnership4NYC

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. Retired U.S. Army Col. Jack Jacobs explains the strategic impact of the attack and what Iran might do next. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins covers the reaction in Washington and gives an update on President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Then, Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O’Day talks about the FDA approval of Yeztugo, a twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, and its importance in public health. Plus, Pixar’s Elio sees the worst box office opening in the studio’s history.

Col. Jack Jacobs - 05:06

Emily Wilkins - 17:39

Daniel O'Day - 24:20

In this episode:

Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says damage to Iran’s nuclear program is “monumental” following U.S. strikes, investors are watching the oil markets’ closely, Tesla started robotaxi service in Austin, Apple may beef up AI capabilities with a big acquisition, and the Oklahoma City Thunder has won the NBA Championship.

Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.

President Donald Trump says he will decide within two weeks whether the United States will enter the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat discusses Israel's strategic goals in its ongoing campaign against Iran and how the country views potential U.S. involvement. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate has advanced the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating dollar-pegged stablecoins, setting up a final vote in the coming days. Katie Haun, CEO of Haun Ventures, weighs in on how the legislation could reshape the crypto industry and the future of digital currencies. Plus, President Trump extended the deadline for a TikTok ban by another 90 days, while a new report finds the U.S. added roughly a thousand new millionaires each day in 2024.

Nir Barkat - 17:22

Katie Haun - 32:35

In this episode:

Nir Barkat, @NirBarkat

Katie Haun, @katie_haun

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump says a decision on U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict will come within two weeks, Iran's foreign minister meets with European counterparts in Switzerland, SoftBank is reportedly in talks with TSMC to build a trillion-dollar robotics and AI complex in Arizona, Microsoft may end negotiations with OpenAI, and a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during testing at its Texas facility.

Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format.