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House speaker race injects chaos into high-dollar Republican fundraising

The messy race to elect the next Republican speaker of the House of Representatives is injecting chaos into the typically…

Civilians scramble to flee north Gaza ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive

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

Putin warns against Israeli ground invasion of Gaza; Ukraine ‘holding positions’ as fighting rages in key eastern city

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces on Friday sought to hold back…

GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker as Republican holdouts refuse to back the nominee

Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker late Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, throwing…

TransUnion settles with the FTC, CFPB for $23 million for impeding tenants’ ability to obtain housing

WASHINGTON — Two federal consumer protection agencies have reached a $23 million settlement with credit reporting firm Trans Union LLC,…

Sen. Bob Menendez charged with acting as agent of Egypt in superseding indictment

Sen. Bob Menendez has been accused of accepting bribes and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, according to a…

Biden takes credit for easing inflation, strong job market as GOP polls better on economy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded Thursday’s Labor Department report showing relatively stable inflation, taking credit for a recent spate…

Steve Scalise does not appear to have votes to become speaker as GOP remains divided

Republican lawmakers remained divided Thursday after nominating Rep. Steve Scalise as their candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives,…

‘We know they’re waiting for us’: Gaza’s tunnels pose deadly challenge for Israeli troops

Israeli troops are massing on the border of Gaza following Saturday’s surprise attack inside of Israel, but their orders are…

Former Barclays CEO Staley fined and banned by UK regulator over Epstein links

LONDON — Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley on Thursday was fined and banned from holding any position of influence in…