Government and politics

Avoiding a government shutdown is first major test for House Speaker Mike Johnson

WASHINGTON — The government could shut down at the end of the week — unless House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,…

Supreme Court adopts ethics code as justices face criticism over financial disclosures

The Supreme Court announced Monday it is adopting a code of ethics, a move that followed waves of criticism over…

Mayorkas avoids impeachment, dealing a blow to House conservatives

Eight Republicans crossed party lines on Monday to block a GOP-led effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The…

Donald Trump Jr. returns to witness stand as defense lays out its case in $250 million business fraud trial

Donald Trump Jr. took a breezy turn on the witness stand Monday to kick off the defense’s case in the…

Russian media retract report of retreat; Ukraine war hotspot Avdiivka under ‘massive’ Russian shelling

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

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden says Al-Shifa and other hospitals ‘must be protected,’ calls for ‘less intrusive action’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health…

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has not decided whether to seek reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Sunday he has not yet figured out whether he will rerun for his…

Netanyahu rejects days-long humanitarian pause; Israel military says it will help evacuate hospital babies

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See the latest updates here. The Israeli military appears…

Israel-Hamas war updates: ‘Catastrophic’ situation at Gaza hospital as attacks ramp up; Pro-Palestinian march due in London

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Follow the latest here. The hospitals of Gaza City…

Trump admits ‘various people’ saw ‘papers and boxes’ brought from White House

A Florida federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump rejected his request — for now, at least — to…