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White House announces new efforts to crack down on ‘tens of billions’ in junk fees

WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday announced new initiatives to rein in tens of billions worth of surcharges tied…

Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel says 2,600 ‘terrorist targets’ struck; Gaza’s health services enter ‘critical stage’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Biden condemns ‘terror and bloodshed’ by Hamas, says the U.S. will continue to support Israel

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden denounced Hamas’ attacks as terrorism and said the United States stands with Israel. “There are moments…

Watch live: President Biden addresses Israel-Hamas war as fighting continues

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the unprecedented attacks on Israel carried out over the weekend by the…

Lawmakers take aim at credit card interest rates, fees as cardholder debt tops $1 trillion

Some lawmakers and regulators are calling for interest rate caps and lower fees on credit cards as debt levels march…

Republicans face crucial vote in House speaker race that could shape Israel aid, government funding

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan will make their case to Republican lawmakers Tuesday evening…

What is Hamas? What you need to know about the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip

Hamas launched a devastating and coordinated land, sea and air assault on Israel over the weekend, sparking chaos in the…

First U.S. weapons arrive in Israel, Biden calls Hamas attack ‘sheer evil’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 10. See here for the latest updates. The…

McCarthy says he would return as House speaker: ‘Whatever the conference wants, I will do’

WASHINGTON — Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said he was open to becoming speaker of the House again, less than a week…

Israel-Hamas war ratchets up pressure on Republicans to select House speaker in coming days

Republican lawmakers are under mounting pressure to settle on a candidate to replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House…