Government and politics

Trump says ‘I would love it’ when judge threatens to kick him out of E. Jean Carroll trial

Update: Jury rules Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation A New York federal judge…

Biden designates Houthis terrorist group, as U.S. ramps up Red Sea counterstrikes

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday designated the Iranian-backed, Yemen-based Houthi rebels as specially designated global terrorists, or SDGTs, in…

‘Unprovoked violation’: Iran strikes Syria, Iraq and Pakistan as Middle East tensions spike

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Within 24 hours, Iran launched missile and drone strikes on targets in three countries —…

Russia mocks British efforts to support Ukraine; Blinken warns of ‘real problem’ if Kyiv gets no extra funding

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is dominating conversations at…

Nikki Haley under pressure from donors to defeat Donald Trump in New Hampshire after Iowa caucus loss

Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley is facing pressure from some of her top fundraisers to either seriously compete with,…

Trump loses appeal of fraud trial gag order at top New York court

The top court in New York State on Tuesday rejected an appeal by former President Donald Trump of a gag…

Trump Truth Social SPAC partner stock soars after Iowa caucus victory

Shares of Digital World Acquisition soared about 30% Tuesday, following former President Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses.…

Asa Hutchinson drops out of GOP primary, with Trump, Haley and DeSantis remaining

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday suspended his Republican presidential campaign, a day after finishing a distant sixth place…

ABC News cancels Republican debate after Haley refuses to debate without Trump

WASHINGTON — ABC News has announced it will not move forward with its Republican presidential primary debate in New Hampshire…

Jurors in Trump defamation trial told: ‘It’s time to hold him accountable’

A lawyer for writer E. Jean Carroll urged jurors on Tuesday to force former President Donald Trump to pay for…