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Political Endorsements and Economic Trends

Updated 2026-08-19 13:55 UTC 3 sources Neutral

Rep. Byron Donalds discussed potential Trump campaign support for his gubernatorial run. Meanwhile, hedge funds prepare to enter prediction markets, while the Treasury announces increased bond buybacks.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles
The Hill
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Tuesday, after securing the GOP nomination in Florida's gubernatorial race, said it is up to President Trump to decide whether he will campaign with the nominee ahead of November. Donalds, in an appearance on NewsNation's "On Balance," heralded Trump's endorsement of h
2026-08-19 13:15 UTC
CNBC
Cantor Fitzgerald will be one of the first investment firms providing its clients institutional trading on prediction market platform Kalshi.
2026-08-19 13:38 UTC
MarketWatch
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at the market open.
2026-08-19 13:39 UTC
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