Government and politics

FEMA is down to its last $3.4 billion as Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia slam U.S.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is running low on money to respond to natural disasters as the U.S. faces billions…

Biden says he will visit Florida this weekend to survey Idalia damage: ‘Our nation has your back’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Thursday, where he announced…

Trump asks to sever Georgia election case from co-defendants seeking speedy trial

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to sever his criminal election interference case in Georgia from any of his 18…

Giuliani loses support of billionaires Langone, Cooperman: ‘I wouldn’t give him a nickel’

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will not be getting help with his legal bills from many of the…

Ukraine tells critics of counter-offensive to ‘shut up’; Moscow talks focus on reviving grain deal

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Check here for the latest updates]. Russian officials…

Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires

WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…

Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event,…

Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming Georgia election workers, hit with sanctions by judge

A federal judge on Wednesday issued a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and ordered him to pay…

Russia says drone attacks won’t go unpunished; Kremlin won’t rule out Prigozhin’s death was ‘deliberate’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on August 30, 2023. Russia and Ukraine accused…

Trump Georgia prosecutor wants ‘speedy trials’ done together

The Atlanta district attorney prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others asked a…