Politics

Ukraine reports advances near eastern city of Bakhmut; Germany opposes sending cluster bombs to Kyiv

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on July 7, 2023. See here for the…

Yellen’s visit to China is ‘crucial’ to U.S.-China engagement, professor says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China is “crucial” to ensuring that both countries continue talking to each other,…

DeSantis rakes in $20 million in presidential campaign’s first six weeks, rivaling Trump’s haul

The presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday it raised $20 million in the six weeks since the…

Sens. Warren, Booker grill failed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond over allegedly denying severance

WASHINGTON — Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is facing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for allegedly evading severance pay…

Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Walt Nauta, former President Donald Trump’s valet and co-defendant in the classified documents case, pleaded not guilty to six criminal…

Ukraine war live updates: Wagner leader Prigozhin in St. Petersburg, Belarus leader says; Zelenskyy calls for more weapons

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Overnight, a…

Trump fundraising haul surged in second quarter as he battled indictments

Former President Donald Trump’s 2024 fundraising operation raked in more than $35 million in the second quarter, nearly doubling what…

Bill Ackman explains why he embraced RFK Jr.’s skepticism on Covid vaccines

Bill Ackman said in 2021 that delaying Covid vaccinations for older Americans “seems like genocide.” Today, the influential hedge fund…

Lin Wood, pro-Trump lawyer who challenged 2020 election results, retires amid disbarment threat

Lin Wood, a pro-Trump lawyer who worked to challenge the 2020 election results, retired from practicing law in order to…

Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy warns of ‘dangerous provocations’ at nuclear plant; China’s Xi reportedly warned Putin against nuclear attack

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Ukrainian President…