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Donald Trump Jr. returns to witness stand as defense lays out its case in $250 million business fraud trial

Donald Trump Jr. took a breezy turn on the witness stand Monday to kick off the defense’s case in the…

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden says Al-Shifa and other hospitals ‘must be protected,’ calls for ‘less intrusive action’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health…

U.S., Indonesia to discuss potential for deal on EV minerals: Reuters, citing sources

The United States and Indonesia on Monday will discuss how to advance a potential minerals partnership aimed a stimulating trade…

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has not decided whether to seek reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Sunday he has not yet figured out whether he will rerun for his…

Netanyahu rejects days-long humanitarian pause; Israel military says it will help evacuate hospital babies

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See the latest updates here. The Israeli military appears…

Israel-Hamas war updates: ‘Catastrophic’ situation at Gaza hospital as attacks ramp up; Pro-Palestinian march due in London

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Follow the latest here. The hospitals of Gaza City…

Moody’s cuts U.S. outlook to negative, citing deficits and political polarization

Moody’s Investors Service on Friday lowered its ratings outlook on the United States’ government to negative from stable, pointing to…

Yellen and China’s He to ‘intensify communication’ after pre-APEC meetings

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agreed to “intensify communication” and work together on a…

COVID-19 fraudsters bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card – even a private island

YANKEETOWN, Fla. (AP) — A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a…

Trump admits ‘various people’ saw ‘papers and boxes’ brought from White House

A Florida federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump rejected his request — for now, at least — to…