Government and politics

Israel-Hamas war negotiations reportedly working toward a weekslong cease-fire

Negotiations over the Israel-Hamas war are zeroing in on a cease-fire deal of one to two months in exchange for…

Russia accuses Ukraine of downing military plane carrying its own POWs; Kyiv says it was not told of flight timing

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. A Russian military transport plane that was carrying…

Iran’s ‘brazen’ strikes around the Middle East send a message to Israel and the U.S., analysts say

Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on targets in three countries — Syria, Iraq and Pakistan — may not have…

New York AG pushing for lifetime Trump ban cites Martin Shkreli ruling

What does former President Donald Trump have in common with “Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli? A penchant for harshly trolling their…

New Hampshire primary results: Trump wins Republican primary as Haley donors fret over next steps

Former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican primary. Trump led Haley by 54.6% to 43.2% with slightly more…

Kremlin denies latest deadly Russian strikes on major Ukrainian cities was revenge for market attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Jan.23, 2024. See here for the latest…

Can Haley beat Trump? A New Hampshire VFW hall spotlights her stark enthusiasm gap

FRANKLIN, N.H. — Nikki Haley is throwing harder punches, hosting more events and appearing alongside the popular Republican governor, Chris…

Trump sex assault defamation trial postponed after juror calls in sick

Update: Jury rules Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation The sex assault defamation trial…

Wall Street opposition to Trump collapses, as ‘pipe dream’ of primary defeat ends

As Donald Trump surges toward the Republican nomination, many Wall Street executives have made a calculated decision not to speak…

Russia strikes back at Ukraine for ‘monstrous act of terrorism’ after market, oil terminals attacked

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine traded retaliatory strikes over the…