Politics

Israel-Hamas war updates: U.S. calls for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as fuel and other supplies run dangerously low

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

We can use AI to fight predatory robocalls, experts tell senators

WASHINGTON — Senators took a bipartisan stance against abusive robocalling on Tuesday, appealing to experts for enforcement measures as more…

House speaker nominee Tom Emmer is no friend of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Rep. Tom Emmer is the latest Republican nominee for speaker of the House, and that could mean a fresh headache…

Trump 2020 lawyer Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election case, the latest to flip

Jenna Ellis, the right-wing attorney who worked on the Trump 2020 presidential campaign, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a criminal charge…

Tom Emmer drops out of contention for House speaker, hours after winning GOP nomination

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota dropped his bid for speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, just hours after…

Tucker Carlson media company signs its first ad deal

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new media company has officially signed its first advertising deal. The agreement, worth at…

Michael Cohen testifies Trump ordered him to falsely inflate asset values

Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, testified Tuesday that the former president directed him to falsely…

White House calls Iran complicit in conflict; Biden says aid isn’t getting to Gaza fast enough

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

Biden aims to boost investment in clean energy, biotech, semiconductors with tech hubs

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday named 31 regions spanning 32 states and Puerto Rico as technology hubs, a move…

Eight Republicans are vying to become the next House speaker. These are the candidates

Deeply divided Republican lawmakers this week are trying to coalesce around a nominee for speaker of the House of Representatives…