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Trump classified documents trial date set for Aug. 14

A Florida federal judge on Tuesday scheduled the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for his alleged illegal retention…

Russia fines Telegram and Viber for ‘illegal’ war content; Putin open to talking about Ukraine, Kremlin says

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 20, 2023. See here for the…

‘Hell of a job’: Biden’s reaction and 5 other takeaways from Blinken’s trip to China

U.S. President Joe Biden said Secretary of State Antony Blinken “did a hell of a job” in Beijing. His comments…

Biden will announce $600 million in climate investments during California trip

President Joe Biden will visit Palo Alto, California, on Monday and announce over $600 million in climate investments to help…

Ukraine says it’s recaptured 8 villages during counteroffensive; China looks to reassure U.S. over Russia

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 19. 2023. See here for the…

GOP presidential hopefuls criticize Trump: ‘He’s a petulant child’

Several Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls criticized Donald Trump Sunday as the former president faces 37 federal counts for allegedly hoarding…

Biden plugs pro-union record, economic agenda at his first major 2024 campaign rally

President Joe Biden on Saturday marked the first major event of his 2024 reelection campaign with a union rally, highlighting…

At least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border

Ugandan authorities recovered the bodies of 41 people, including 38 students, who were burned, shot or hacked to death after…

Blinken set for high-stakes China visit with tensions rising and breakthrough prospects low

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on a high-stakes diplomatic trip to China to try to cool down…

FTC Chair Lina Khan refused to sit out agency’s case against Meta despite ethics concerns, report says

WASHINGTON — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan refused to recuse herself from the agency’s case against Meta Platforms against…