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Biden seeks $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, border security

The Biden administration on Friday requested more than $105 billion from Congress to support the security needs of Ukraine, Israel,…

Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX allies secretly poured $50 million into ‘dark money’ groups, evidence shows

Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and his allies donated $50 million during the 2022 election cycle toward politically active groups…

House Republicans scramble to find new speaker nominee after they ditch Jim Jordan

Republican lawmakers on Friday ditched Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker of the House of Representatives after his bid…

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases two American hostages; Biden says Gaza aid is coming in 24 to 48 hours

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

CFPB pushing to give consumers more control over their financial data

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday proposed a new rule to increase competition among banks by requiring…

Jim Jordan speaker bid to face third House vote after GOP ditches plan to empower Patrick McHenry

The House of Representatives on Friday will vote for a third time on Rep. Jim Jordan’s floundering bid the become…

New York AG demands evidence review after top Trump exec is accused of lying in fraud trial

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office suggested Thursday that the Trump Organization failed to produce evidence in the $250…

Pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia criminal election case

Right-wing attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal charges stemming from the Georgia election interference case against former President…

Biden’s pick for Israel envoy faces tough questions from senators on Iran

WASHINGTON — Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, defended his handling of Iran policy in the…

A top Israeli economist says a recession is almost certain as leaders warn of a long war

Israeli ground troops are massed near the border with Gaza, following Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks that killed 1,400 people. But…