Here are my latest video clips on the bailout bill.   Read More

You can tell the American political community is genuinely shaken by the sight of officials in both parties, from the Bush administration and the Democratic congress, standing side by side and promising to work together--fast.    Read More

For the past year the ongoing crisis in the housing and credit markets has set a gloomy backdrop for the 2008 presidential race, fueling voters' anxieties about the economy and desire for change.    Read More

The crisis on Wall Street has suddenly shifted the focus of the 2008 presidential race.   Read More

Three headlines from the Democratic convention Wednesday: One is the search for unity. Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton pleased Team Obama by telling her supporters that helping Obama win in November is a matter of conscience. But there are more question marks tonight...   Read More

Democrat Barack Obama wants to raise taxes on Americans making over $250,000 per year.  That may seem like a lot of money, but it depends a lot on where you live.     Read More

There were two emotional centerpieces in the first night of the Democratic National Convention. And another big one comes tonight -- with big consequences for the success of the DNC gathering in Denver.   Read More

New Home Sales rose by 2.4% last month while June numbers were revised downward.  While there are many factors to consider, the results continue to be a real life lesson of basic economics and the rules of supply and demand.  Looking at the long term trends, don't expect changes overnight.   Read More

A principal concern of Barack Obama's campaign is preventing lingering tensions with Hillary Clinton and her supporters from clouding the message he wants the Democratic National Convention in Denver to convey to swing voters: about his life story, about the shortcomings of John McCain, and about his own vision for the country.   Read More

As the Democrats prepare for the national convention in Denver, Barack Obama's wife Michelle is set to take the stage. Watch the CNBC.com video for John Harwood's analysis.   Read More