Americans need coronavirus tests "that do not require hours or days to determine results," the head of the NIH tells Congress.

A new Cold War is emerging from the ongoing U.S.-China geopolitical tensions, says Clete Willems, an Akin Gump partner and former White House official. He cites the "growing frustration" with China's economic policies and resistance to investigations for its alleged coronavirus involvements.

Among the latest disputes between the U.S. and China is the origin of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 3 million people and killed over 250,000 globally, data by Johns Hopkins University showed.

Singapore learned from the coronavirus pandemic that its migrant workers' dormitories need redesigning to prevent future outbreaks, says Lawrence Wong, second minister for finance, who is also co-chair of the country's Covid-19 task force.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine believes the billions his agency has invested in Elon Musk's SpaceX have been well worth it.

New York Times reporter Matt Apuzzo discusses his piece on how Beijing moved to tamp down criticism from the West over its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Traders on Thursday priced in a negative federal funds rate by December 2020, lasting at least to January 2022

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood said on "Squawk Box" that demand in China and falling battery costs will continue to boost Tesla's stock.

Despite enormous volumes, the U.S. trading system is holding up well, says the Securities and Exchange Commission's Brett Redfearn.

Jim Cramer gets a preview of J.P. Morgan's upcoming health-care conference with the firm's top health-care analyst, Lisa Gill.

EU Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the euro zone.

Eric Robertsen from Standard Chartered says it is hard to imagine oil and energy demand improving, so the U.S. shale industry needs explicit policy support to get back on track.

Radhika Rao from DBS Bank discusses the European Union's economic response in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

Interim Health Officer for Alameda County Public Health Department, Erica Pan, said on an online town hall meeting that even though California had relaxed Covid-19 restrictions at the state level, that legally, "If there are local orders, whichever is stricter prevails."

Asked if he was "breaking up" the Phase 1 trade deal, Trump said: "I'm very — I'm very torn as to — I have not decided yet, if you want to know the truth."

"The fabric of America is being destroyed through this process." Here's why the former Trump administration official in charge of student debt is now calling for most of the debt to be canceled.

Investors aren't the only ones watching Charles Schwab's acquisition of TD Ameritrade. Registered investment advisors also want to know what this smaller field of custodians means for their firms and the clients they serve.

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Clete Willems, Former NEC deputy director, says China and the U.S. are engaged in the start of a new cold war. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Steve Grasso and Karen Finerman.

Strategas' Chris Verrone on where the markets are headed from here. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Karen Finerman and Dan Nathan.

Britain observed a two-minute silence on Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the second world war. Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall led the ceremony from Balmoral in Scotland. Political leaders also paid silent tribute at 11am along with the rest of the nation. Nazi commanders surrendered to allied forces in a French schoolhouse 75 years ago to the day.

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The legislative council descended into chaos for more than an hour on Friday as opposing lawmakers threw placards and scrambling over each other to take control of a house committee. Politicians rushed to take the seat left empty after the house was unable to elect a new chairperson. The incumbent, Starry Lee, reached the seat first as pro-Beijing and pro-democracy members crowded in

• Hong Kong parliament in chaos as politicians fight for chair

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, member of the boards of Pfizer and biotech company Illumina and former FDA commissioner, tells "Squawk Box" that a Covid-19 vaccine could be made available for use in "selected circumstances" before it receives official approval for wider distribution.

Art Cashin of UBS joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss the state of the markets and the economy.

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