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…
Kamala Harris touts strength of labor unions to build the middle class
WASHINGTON — Unions boost pay 10% to 15% for members and improve fringe benefits, bolstering the middle class and economy,…
Electric utilities face billions in wildfire liability with aging power lines risking another catastrophe
Electric companies in the western U.S. are facing mounting lawsuits alleging that their failure to prepare for extreme weather has…
Hawaiian Electric points finger at Maui County over devastating wildfires, stock jumps 40%
Hawaiian Electric is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by Maui County last week blaming the utility for triggering the…
Biden signs state of emergency order for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches and strengthens. Idalia is projected…
Trump vows to appeal after judge set federal election trial for March 4, 2024
A federal judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date in former President Donald Trump’s criminal election interference…
Trump, other defendants set to be arraigned Sept. 6 in Georgia election case
Donald Trump will be arraigned Sept. 6 in the criminal case where he is accused of conspiring to overturn the…
