Politics

Covid fraud: Street gang in Milwaukee allegedly stole millions to pay for murder, guns and drugs

A street gang in Milwaukee allegedly stole millions of dollars in Covid-19 pandemic relief money that was then used to…

Trump Georgia prosecutor wants ‘speedy trials’ done together

The Atlanta district attorney prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others asked a…

Medicare pricing deal set to play a key role in Biden’s 2024 campaign pitch

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is placing a priority on reducing individual health-care costs as he seeks reelection in a…

Former White House economic advisor says more Fed hiking is coming

WASHINGTON — A former White House economist on Tuesday said he thinks the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again…

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has a ‘very treatable’ blood cancer

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which he called “a very…

Trump legal challenges: Where the former president’s 7 cases stand right now

Donald Trump is headed into autumn facing an astonishing number of scheduled criminal and civil trials — six, with the…

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends presidential campaign after failing to qualify for debates

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced Tuesday he is suspending his presidential campaign, making him the first Republican primary candidate to…

Commerce secretary says US firms complain China is ‘uninvestable’

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said U.S. companies have complained to her that China has become “uninvestable,” pointing to fines,…

‘Farewell ceremony’ held for Wagner boss Prigozhin; UN says Ukrainian children showing learning loss

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.29, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin is…

State Department picks veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as top China policy official

The U.S. State Department has picked veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as its top China policy official, five sources familiar with the matter said, bringing in new leadership for a part of the department…