Government and politics

Biden takes credit for easing inflation, strong job market as GOP polls better on economy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded Thursday’s Labor Department report showing relatively stable inflation, taking credit for a recent spate…

Israel calls for evacuation of 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza; at least 27 Americans killed

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See here for the latest updates. Israel told the United…

Putin makes first known trip abroad since arrest warrant issued; Kyiv’s counteroffensive off schedule

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on October 12, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Biden issues warning to longtime Hamas ally Iran, reiterates support for Israel and Netanyahu

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he warned Iran to “be careful” in the wake of attacks by militant…

Steve Scalise nominated as House speaker candidate by GOP lawmakers

Republican lawmakers Wednesday selected Rep. Steve Scalise as their candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives, more than a…

Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel says 2,600 ‘terrorist targets’ struck; Gaza’s health services enter ‘critical stage’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Russia warns Israel-Hamas war is entering ‘hot’ phase and could be ‘potentially very dangerous’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  It’s a…

Biden condemns ‘terror and bloodshed’ by Hamas, says the U.S. will continue to support Israel

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden denounced Hamas’ attacks as terrorism and said the United States stands with Israel. “There are moments…

Watch live: President Biden addresses Israel-Hamas war as fighting continues

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the unprecedented attacks on Israel carried out over the weekend by the…

Lawmakers take aim at credit card interest rates, fees as cardholder debt tops $1 trillion

Some lawmakers and regulators are calling for interest rate caps and lower fees on credit cards as debt levels march…