Politics

Disney finance chief Christine McCarthy to step down as Iger reshapes the company

Christine McCarthy, Disney’s chief financial officer, will step down from that role, the entertainment giant said Thursday. She will take…

Justice Department to probe PGA Tour deal with Saudi-funded LIV Golf

The Department of Justice’s antitrust division has informed the PGA Tour it will review the organization’s proposed merger with Saudi-funded…

Senate Democrats pressure PayPal, Venmo, Cash App over fraud protections

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday urged PayPal and Cash App to better protect users of their peer-to-peer payment applications…

Trump classified documents case differs from Biden, Clinton, Pence issues — here’s how

WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump faces 37 federal counts for hoarding hundreds of classified documents after he left…

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, others agree to show ‘junk fees’ after Biden pressure

WASHINGTON — Several large companies, including Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, are vowing to end surprise “junk fees” following a pressure campaign…

GOP lawmakers urge DOJ to probe Chinese IP theft from U.S. small businesses

WASHINGTON — Two top Republican congressmen on Thursday urged the Justice Department to investigate intellectual property theft from American small…

Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv

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

Attorney General Garland defends special counsel in first comments about Trump indictment

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday defended the special counsel who pursued criminal charges against Donald Trump, his first public…

Bud Light loses spot as top-selling U.S. beer in May in the wake of boycott fight

Bud Light lost its top spot in the U.S. beer market last month, as the brand’s sales sagged following a…

Trump post-arraignment donor dinner was full of crab cakes, burgers and rage

Former President Donald Trump met privately with more than two dozen top donors and supporters Tuesday night, as he sought…