Politics

Ukraine war updates: Western leaders slam Putin’s election win as ‘illegitimate’; Ukraine hit with new wave of drone attacks

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin swept through the country’s…

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday for the first time in two months, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a conference hosted by President Yoon…

Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power…

White House urges Senate to ‘move swiftly’ on TikTok bill as lawmakers drag their heels

White House national security adviser John Kirby said Sunday that the Senate should swiftly advance a bill that would force…

Biden campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53 million just in the last month

President Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand…

Trump says there will be ‘bloodbath’ if he doesn’t get elected in November as he campaigns for GOP’s Bernie Moreno in Ohio

Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of…

Creditors demand Rudy Giuliani sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to pay debts

Creditors want to force Rudy Giuliani to sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to help pay his significant debts, according…

Former Vice President Mike Pence will not endorse Trump in 2024

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he would not endorse his former boss for president in…

Trump Georgia election special prosecutor quits, salvaging case after judge’s order

Special prosecutor Nathan Wade will step down from the sprawling Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and…

Macron doubles down on possible NATO deployment in Ukraine ahead of talks to bridge rift with Germany

French President Emmanuel Macron has doubled down on the possibility of sending troops into Ukraine, a day before a key…