Government and politics

Haley’s new Wall Street donors view Republican debate as first test she needed to ace

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s new Wall Street donors closely watched her Republican debate performance Wednesday,…

Haley’s Wall Street donor surge draws fire at GOP debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy both attacked Nikki Haley’s economic views and financial ties in the fourth Republican…

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to resign from Congress at year-end

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he will resign from Congress at the end of the year. McCarthy, the…

Saudi Arabia offers 30-year tax relief plan to lure regional corporate HQs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia announced a 30-year tax exemption package for foreign companies establishing their regional headquarters…

DOJ files war crime charges; Russia reasserts its influence as Putin meets allies in Middle East

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Dec. 6, 2023. See here for the…

Putin makes rare visits to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk strengthened relations, Israel-Hamas war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday evening local time, Russian state media…

U.S. ‘losing a tremendous amount of credibility in the Arab world,’ ex-Egyptian minister says

The current conflict in Gaza should provide a wake-up call to politicians in Washington, D.C, according to a former Egyptian…

Special election to replace ex-Rep. George Santos set for Feb. 13

The special election to fill expelled Rep. George Santos’ House seat will be Feb. 13, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul…

Wall Street opens wallets wide for ‘Trump alternative’ Nikki Haley at $500K fundraiser

Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley raised over $500,000 at a massive fundraising event in New York…

Biden impeachment inquiry vote expected next week, House Republican leaders say

House Republican leaders expect to vote next week to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, they said Tuesday.…