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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases two American hostages; Biden says Gaza aid is coming in 24 to 48 hours

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

White House requests $61 billion for Ukraine funding; North Korea’s Kim says Russia agreements will be ‘faithfully’ fulfilled

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The White House on Friday requested more than…

CFPB pushing to give consumers more control over their financial data

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday proposed a new rule to increase competition among banks by requiring…

U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as tensions in the Middle East soar

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert on Thursday due to soaring tensions in the Middle East and…

Jim Jordan speaker bid to face third House vote after GOP ditches plan to empower Patrick McHenry

The House of Representatives on Friday will vote for a third time on Rep. Jim Jordan’s floundering bid the become…

New York AG demands evidence review after top Trump exec is accused of lying in fraud trial

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office suggested Thursday that the Trump Organization failed to produce evidence in the $250…

Pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia criminal election case

Right-wing attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal charges stemming from the Georgia election interference case against former President…

Biden’s pick for Israel envoy faces tough questions from senators on Iran

WASHINGTON — Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, defended his handling of Iran policy in the…

A top Israeli economist says a recession is almost certain as leaders warn of a long war

Israeli ground troops are massed near the border with Gaza, following Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks that killed 1,400 people. But…

Biden to ask Congress for ‘urgent budget request’ to support Israel and Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…