Politics

Fox News sued for defamation by Trump supporter Ray Epps over Jan. 6 conspiracy claims

Fox News was sued for defamation Wednesday by self-described Donald Trump supporter Ray Epps for “spreading falsehoods” that Epps was…

DeSantis donors privately worry about campaign as Florida governor lags in 2024 polls

A growing group of donors who have supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ run for president are worried about the trajectory…

‘We will not waver:’ Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes to join NATO

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden galvanized NATO allies and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to Ukraine Wednesday as Russia’s devastating war on its…

Biden’s Federal Reserve Board nominees clear key Senate committee

WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee approved President Joe Biden’s three nominees to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on…

Communist Party cells influencing U.S. companies’ China operations, FBI Director Wray says

China is requiring U.S. and other foreign-owned companies to host groups that monitor their compliance with Chinese Communist Party orthodoxy,…

Lawmakers tussle over GOP efforts to thwart ESG investing

WASHINGTON — House lawmakers clashed Wednesday over federally mandated environmental, social and governance disclosure requirements for companies rolled out amid…

FDA to review Schumer’s concerns about YouTube stars’ Prime Energy drink

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will address concerns raised by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about a caffeinated…

Trump blasts DOJ over decision to withdraw from E. Jean Carroll lawsuit fight

Donald Trump on Wednesday raged about the defamation lawsuit he faces from the writer E. Jean Carroll, a day after…

White House takes a victory lap after inflation report comes in cooler than expected

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday celebrated new data that showed inflation cooling more quickly than expected. “Good jobs and…

G7 signs declaration of security guarantees for Ukraine; Kremlin warns West is making a ‘dangerous mistake’

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