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Most Americans think Trump did something illegal or unethical, poll finds

As former President Donald Trump sounds off on multiple investigations that appear to be heading toward possible charges, three in…

Supreme Court refuses appeal by lawyer jailed for contempt in $9.5 billion Chevron environmental case

The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider the appeal of a disbarred lawyer jailed for contempt of court after he…

Trump live updates: Grand jury finishes day without voting on an indictment, NBC News reports

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments Monday of ongoing criminal investigations into former U.S. President Donald Trump, including the…

Judge declines Trump’s bid to stop ex-aides from testifying before grand jury in Jan. 6 probe

A federal judge ordered ex-President Donald Trump’s former aides, including his ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows, to testify before a…

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg gets death threat with powder after Trump warns of probe-related violence

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was threatened with assassination in a letter containing powder, hours after former President Donald Trump…

Key lawmakers say upcoming hearings on bank failures aim to boost U.S. confidence in banking sector

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers overseeing the recent turmoil in the banking sector said Wednesday that they aim…

Trump live updates: Threatening letter with nonhazardous white powder found at Manhattan DA’s office

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments Friday of ongoing criminal investigations into former U.S. President Donald Trump, including the…

Yellen says Treasury is ready to take ‘additional actions if warranted’ to stabilize banks

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the federal emergency actions to back up Silicon Valley Bank and…

Judge cites Trump’s past verbal attacks in using anonymous jury for rape defamation case

Citing former President Donald Trump’s history of verbally attacking people in the legal system, a federal judge ruled Thursday that…

Senators call on former Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank CEOs to testify

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan leaders of a Senate committee investigating the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank called Thursday…