Politics

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s future — what could be next for Russia’s mutinous mercenary chief

Once a close ally and caterer to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yevgeny Prigozhin now finds himself exiled to Belarus after…

Countdown started on Kremlin regime, Ukraine official says; at least 13 dead in two missile strikes on Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine covering June 28, 2023. See here for the…

Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta can’t find local lawyer, has arraignment postponed

Donald Trump aide Walt Nauta has been unable to find a local Florida lawyer to represent him in the criminal…

Prison staff misconduct made it easier for sex predator Jeffrey Epstein to kill himself, DOJ watchdog says

“Significant misconduct” by federal Bureau of Prisons staff made it much easier for sex predator Jeffrey Epstein to kill himself…

Trump may not be the strongest GOP presidential candidate, Kevin McCarthy says

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Tuesday he does not know if former President Donald Trump is the “strongest” Republican…

Bipartisan lawmakers visit Taiwan as Biden seeks to stabilize China relationship

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan congressional delegation led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers landed in Taiwan on Tuesday…

Trump’s latest attack includes special counsel’s family after bombshell tape revealed

Hours after the release of an audio tape in which Donald Trump discusses a classified document that he kept after…

Ukraine war live updates: U.S. sanctions Wagner boss Prigozhin; Putin thanks Russian army for preventing ‘civil war’

This was CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukrain covering June 27, 2023. See here for the…

DeSantis asks federal judge to dismiss Disney suit, claiming broad immunity

Attorneys for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday asked a federal court to dismiss Disney‘s lawsuit that alleges political retaliation…

Putin says Russia would have crushed rebellion, vows ‘justice’ for mutiny organizers

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday the organizers of an armed mutiny over the weekend will be “brought…