Politics

Niger coup draws condemnation from Russia and the West as regional body threatens force

LONDON — West African leaders on Sunday threatened military action against the junta that seized power last week in a…

War is returning to Russia, Zelenskyy warns; Putin says China and Africa could help end conflict

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  Ukrainian President…

Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in…

Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu after judicial turmoil

Tens of thousands of flag-waving Israelis renewed their protests nationwide after sundown on Saturday, capping a week of turmoil in…

Congress hands the crypto industry two wins and a loss before August recess

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers took big steps this week aimed at regulating digital assets before closing up shop until September. Two…

Trump appeals ruling that porn star payoff trial be held in New York state court

Donald Trump on Friday appealed a judge’s recent denial of his request that his pending New York state criminal case…

Disney loses bid to dismiss or pause DeSantis board’s state case

A judge on Friday denied Disney‘s bid to dismiss or pause a state court lawsuit related to its bitter feud…

Tim Scott sees big money donor interest while Ron DeSantis hunts for cash

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is seeing a wave of wealthy donor interest as he runs for president, while Florida Gov.…

Prosecutors blast Trump bid to discuss classified information at home with lawyers

Federal prosecutors in a new court filing blasted a request by Donald Trump to be allowed to discuss classified information…

‘These are my tapes’: Trump rips new charges in classified docs case

Donald Trump on Friday defended the handling of surveillance footage at his Florida home that is at the center of…