U.S. President Donald Trump is making new overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling other world leaders at the G-7 summit in Canada that he'd like to make it the G-8 again. Back home, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has filed new obstruction charges against former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and indicted Manafort's former Ukraine fixer, Konstantin Kilimnik, on similar charges. —Josh PetriHere are today's top storiesAgainst pretty much everyone's advice, President Trump is eager to re-admit Russiato the G-8 bloc, potentially adding more friction to an already fraught summit. The robots dance, maneuvering door panels, welding pillars and taking measurements. We go inside Tesla's Model 3 factory, which Elon Musk has dubbed "Alien Dreadnought." Konstantin Kilimnik, who worked with Paul Manafort on a U.S. lobbying effort on Ukraine’s behalf, was indicted on federal charges Friday. Two months after joining Trump’s legal team, Rudy Giuliani is a constant presence on TV but he's viewed by Mueller's team as more of a spokesman than a lawyer. Trump foreshadowed in a tweet that hiring was strong before the last month's jobs numbers were released. Now Democrats want to know if anyone on Wall Street also received a heads up.
Anthony Bourdain, the chef, TV host and citizen of the world, was found dead on Friday. He was 61. Friends and fellow chefs shared their memories with us. What's Sid Verma thinking? The Bloomberg markets reporter is looking ahead to the European Central Bank meeting next week. But what if the ECB can never normalize policies because of tightening financial conditions that could end up killing off the recovery? What you'll need to know tomorrowWhat you'll want to read tonightForests in Austria for centuries have been owned by the oldest of old money, noble families such as the Habsburgs or Liechtensteins, the Roman Catholic Church and the government. Now, better-known buyers who have made their fortunes in recent decades are buying in. Like Bloomberg's Evening Briefing? Subscribe to Bloomberg All Access and get much, much more. You'll receive our unmatched global news coverage and two in-depth daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. How much should you be saving for retirement? Bloomberg News’ personal finance Facebook group, Money Talks, is filled with tips to help you save money, become better informed about where your money goes, or better organize your financial life. Download the Bloomberg app: It's available for iOS and Android. |