Government and politics

House panels approve Hunter Biden contempt finding after president’s son crashes hearing

Two Republican-led House committees passed resolutions Wednesday recommending that Hunter Biden be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to…

It’s time for ‘diplomatic action’ over Ukraine, ally says, as pressure mounts on Kyiv for peace talks

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

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer, severe infection: Pentagon

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1 for complications following surgery nearly two weeks earlier to treat prostate…

Biden slams Trump as ‘revealing twisted true colors’ after Trump says he hopes economy crashes in 2024

The White House took aim at former President Donald Trump after the Republican presidential candidate front-runner said he hoped the…

Trump hearing: Judges skeptical of ex-president’s absolute immunity claim

Attorneys for Donald Trump and the Justice Department special counsel argued Tuesday over whether the former president is immune from…

Russia claims ‘strategic initiative’ in war; Ukraine running short of anti-aircraft guided missiles

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

Mysterious crypto ‘dark money’ group ramps up lobbying efforts ahead of 2024 election

A new mysterious nonprofit group backed by the crypto industry has set up a mailing address about 100 miles away…

White House stands by Defense Secretary Austin as bipartisan furor grows over secret ICU stay

White House officials on Monday reiterated the president’s support for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who said he did not intend…

House Republicans recommend Hunter Biden be held in contempt of Congress for refusing a subpoena

House committees released reports Monday recommending that Hunter Biden be held in contempt of Congress over what they called his…

Blinken to meet with leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE with aim to avert larger Middle East war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet with the leaders of the…