Politics

Biden fund gets big donation from son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison

David Ellison, the son of Republican megadonor Larry Ellison, gave $929,600 to back the reelection efforts of President Joe Biden,…

Sen. Tom Cotton encourages drivers to drag Gaza cease-fire protesters from blocked roads

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Tuesday doubled down on earlier comments encouraging people stuck in traffic caused by cease-fire protests…

Biden administration partners with states to protect airline customers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday announced a partnership with state attorneys general to fast-track investigations into complaints against…

Treasury Department plans to impose new sanctions on Iran after Israel attack

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. is preparing new sanctions on Iran after the country launched hundreds…

Trump Media shares close down more than 14%, company says Truth Social to launch TV streaming

The price of Trump Media shares closed trading more than 14% lower Tuesday, hours after after the company announced its…

China’s inaction on Iran has ‘undermined’ its influence in the Middle East, analyst says

China’s restrained silence on the Middle East conflict is tipping the scales of regional influence back in the U.S.’ favor,…

Israel’s war Cabinet is locked between restraint and revenge

Vowing retribution but urged to show restraint, Israel has yet to agree on its response to an expansive drone and missile strike…

Trump trial gets seven jurors seated in New York

The first seven jurors for the New York hush money trial of Donald Trump were seated Tuesday as Judge Juan…

Ukraine war updates: China’s Xi lays out 4 priorities to resolve Ukraine ‘crisis’; Russia intensifies efforts to seize key town

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian forces continue to pummel eastern Ukraine in…

Biden and his wife report $620,000 income in 2023 tax returns

President Joe Biden and his wife Jill on Monday released tax returns showing that their income rose 7% to $619,976 in 2023 and that the…