Politics

Spain’s conservative PP elbows Socialists out in regional elections

Spain’s ruling Socialists suffered heavy losses to opposition conservatives in Sunday’s local election, with around 95% of the votes counted,…

Russia ramps up Kyiv bombardment; Putin and Zelenskyy congratulate Erdogan on reelection

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Ukrainian capital Kyiv…

Republicans speak out against U.S. debt-ceiling deal, in sign of rocky road ahead

A handful of hard-right Republican lawmakers said on Monday they would oppose a deal to raise the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt…

Drones hit Moscow buildings; Kyiv attacked by third Russian bombardment in 24 hours

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Drones hit several…

Debt ceiling bill clears key hurdle, teeing up final House vote before it goes to Senate

WASHINGTON — The compromise bill to raise the debt ceiling passed its first major test Tuesday night in the House…

Sen. Tim Scott pushes bill that would require disclosure of apps’ country of origin

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is pushing for more transparency from social media applications amid privacy concerns about China-based…

Drones attack Russian oil refineries; Germany closes Russian consulates in retaliatory move

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Drone attacks on…

FTC’s Lina Khan presses ahead with sprawling antitrust plans in the face of GOP opposition

Republican lawmakers have for years launched barrages of criticism at Biden administration regulatory agencies and their diverse leaders — and…

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to launch presidential campaign next week

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal Republican critics, is poised to announce…

Debt ceiling bill passes in the House, advances to the Senate days ahead of default deadline

WASHINGTON — A bill to raise the debt limit and cap government spending passed in the House by a wide…