Government and politics

Ukraine signals a shift toward defense as analysts ask whether ‘failed counteroffensive’ is over

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukraine signaled Monday that it is shifting its…

Former U.S. ambassador spied for Cuba for decades, Justice Department says

A retired American diplomat made his first court appearance Monday in Miami in a potentially explosive espionage case. Prosecutors say…

‘I don’t care how we pay for it’: GOP senator backs no-strings Israel aid bill — but only after border funding

A standalone military aid package for Israel, with no cuts to offset it, is on the table, a Republican senator…

White House says U.S. funding about to run out; Ukraine to probe apparent shooting of two unarmed soldiers by Russian forces

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates. At least…

Pentagon reports U.S. warship, commercial ships encounter Houthi drones in Red Sea

A U.S. naval ship shot down several Houthi drones after commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea, the Pentagon…

In Congress and in class: Rep. Don Beyer works toward master’s degree in AI

WASHINGTON — Don Beyer isn’t the average student at George Mason University. He’s 73 years old. He prefers a notebook…

New York Democrats screen potential Santos replacements

Democratic Party officials in New York held a meeting Friday evening with at least three potential candidates to replace former…

Trump not immune from Capitol riot lawsuits, appeals court rules, opening door to monetary damages

Donald Trump does not have immunity from civil lawsuits related to the U.S. Capitol riot, a federal appeals court panel…

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress for corruption, cutting GOP majority

The House voted Friday to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress for his alleged finance crimes and his campaign lies,…

Zelenskyy says ‘new phase of war’ has begun, Hungary to back EU ‘strategic partnership’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for…