Politics

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes…

A ‘dark horse’ Republican candidate could emerge as Trump’s legal problems mount, ex-U.S. ambassador says

A growing legal headache for early front-runner Donald Trump could pave the way for a “dark horse” 2024 Republican presidential…

‘Killed’ Russian navy chief appears in second video; Moscow accuses the West of aiding Crimea attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The mystery has deepened over the fate of…

Senate introduces a bipartisan bill to keep the government open through Nov. 17

Senate leaders released a short-term funding bill Tuesday — with four days left to avert a government shutdown at the end of…

Trump and company liable for fraud in New York lawsuit, judge rules

A judge on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump and his company are liable for fraud by misstating the true values…

Miami man pleads guilty to selling adulterated, misbranded HIV drugs across U.S.

A Miami man pleaded guilty to distributing as much as $25 million worth of misbranded and adulterated HIV drugs that…

Pro-Tim Scott super PAC picks billionaire tech executive to be finance chair

A super PAC supporting Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s campaign for president has selected a billionaire tech executive to be its…

Biden stands with striking UAW autoworkers in Michigan, supports big pay raise

President Joe Biden joined United Auto Workers members Tuesday on the picket line outside Detroit and urged strikers to continue…

Mum’s the bad word: Most big Menendez donors won’t say if they will keep backing New Jersey senator

Many of the top financial donors to U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will not say whether they will continue supporting his…

Biden calls on Congress to fund government as Moody’s and Wells Fargo warn of shutdown effects

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday asked Congress in a social media post to fund the government as warnings…