Politics

DeSantis and allies ramp up Disney fight as more Republicans criticize his tactics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies are ramping up their fight against Walt Disney Co., even as more of…

U.S. government watchdog: Health chief Becerra violated Hatch Act

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra violated the Hatch Act by expressing support for Democratic Senator Alex Padilla’s re-election…

Supreme Court says Halkbank not immune from U.S. prosecution for Iran sanctions violations under FSIA

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Halkbank, which is owned by the government of Turkey, is not immune from criminal…

Ex-Trump Organization CFO Weisselberg released from jail

Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was released from jail on Wednesday, according to New York City Department…

U.S. ‘can cheat at any moment,’ Russia says; Kremlin rejects allegations over North Sea spying

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

Gensler defends SEC’s crypto crackdown in marathon House hearing

WASHINGTON — Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler faced a barrage of criticism from House Republicans on Tuesday over his…

Fox to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787.5 million to settle election defamation lawsuit

WILMINGTON, Del. — Fox Corp. and its cable networks agreed Tuesday to pay $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems to…

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon depositions set in Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking lawsuits

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon can be questioned under oath for up to seven hours over two days in depositions…

Biden signs executive order expanding access to dependent care aid as he gears up for 2024 bid

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to expand access to care for children, the elderly…

GOP debt limit strategy is flirting with default, top House Democrat says

WASHINGTON — The top Democrat in the House slammed Republicans’ plan to pass a bill later this month to suspend…