Government and politics

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…

Crypto ally Rep. Patrick McHenry fights for industry-backed regulation bill

WASHINGTON — One of crypto’s most powerful allies in Congress is fighting this week to make sure that an industry-backed…

Trump gag order in fraud case reinstated by New York appeals court

A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order on Donald Trump in the former president’s $250 million civil…

Trump slams JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for praising Nikki Haley

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday ripped Jamie Dimon as an “overrated Globalist” after the JPMorgan Chase CEO praised rival…

Baby among civilians injured in missile strikes on Ukraine; Russia causes a stir at security summit

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

VP Kamala Harris ducks questions on TikTok, Elon Musk antisemitic post

Vice President Kamala Harris refused to speak Wednesday about two hot-button issues — TikTok regulation and the promotion by Elon…

Trump financial watchdog tells judge about $40 million in previously unreported transfers

The financial watchdog overseeing the Trump Organization informed a New York judge on Wednesday about $40 million in cash transfers…

House Republicans believe there are enough votes to expel Rep. George Santos this week

Multiple House Republicans said Wednesday they believe there is now enough support by GOP lawmakers to boot Rep. George Santos…