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U.S. Virgin Islands seeks at least $190 million from JPMorgan Chase in Jeffrey Epstein case

The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands in a court filing Friday estimated that it will seek damages of at…

Trump asks Georgia courts to disqualify DA Fani Willis and quash report on 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump asked two courts in Georgia to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from investigating him…

Biden reelection campaign raises more than $72 million in second quarter

President Joe Biden raised more than $72 million for his 2024 reelection effort in the second quarter of this year,…

Controversial U.S.-made cluster bombs arrive in Ukraine; U.S. calls for Russia to renew Black Sea grain deal

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] U.S.-made cluster…

DOJ opposes Trump bid to indefinitely delay classified documents trial

The Department of Justice’s special counsel on Thursday urged a federal judge to reject Donald Trump’s bid to indefinitely delay…

Former Disney, Marvel exec Ike Perlmutter plans major donation to back Trump for president

Ike Perlmutter, the former chairman of Marvel Entertainment at Disney, is planning a key donation to back former President Donald…

House Republicans target proxy advisors in latest hearing picking apart ESG investing

WASHINGTON — A Republican-led House Financial Services subcommittee held a second hearing Thursday scrutinizing the Biden administration’s environmental, social and…

Trump to host screening of ‘Sound of Freedom,’ the divisive anti-child-trafficking hit film

Former President Donald Trump this month will host a screening of “Sound of Freedom,” the surprise hit film about rescuing…

DeSantis claims that Disney sexualizes children are ‘preposterous,’ CEO Bob Iger says

Disney CEO Bob Iger on Thursday rejected Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign rhetoric against the company, calling the Republican presidential…

Final offer: UK’s Sunak seeks to end strikes with new pay deals

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday sought to end months of crippling public sector strikes by offering teachers, doctors…