Government and politics

U.S. approves shipments of F-16s to Ukraine in major gain for Kyiv

The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington…

Judge denies Trump request to delay E. Jean Carroll case, clearing path for January trial

WASHINGTON — A U.S. federal judge on Friday denied former President Donald Trump’s fourth attempt to delay the trial date in a…

Ukraine to receive F-16 jets from Denmark and Netherlands; Russia reports Moscow drone attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.18, 2023. The United States has approved…

Biden looks to solidify key ties with Japan and South Korea at Camp David meeting

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Japan and South Korea in a first-of-its-kind trilateral meeting on Friday at…

‘Defend Trump’: Pro-DeSantis group’s memo reveals possible debate strategy

The main super PAC backing Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign posted, and then removed, a memo outlining a four-pronged strategy the…

Trump judge sets sealed hearing for special counsel’s security request in documents case

A Florida federal judge on Thursday said she would hold a hearing sealed from the public to discuss prosecutors’ request…

Ukraine sees no hope for F-16s this year; Naftogaz CEO wants EU talks on Russia gas transit

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.17, 2023. The CEO of Ukraine’s largest…

Biden takes a victory lap one year after signing Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden celebrated the one year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that the…

Most Americans say Trump should face charges over 2020 election, poll finds

Most Americans support the decision by special counsel Jack Smith to prosecute former President Donald Trump for allegedly trying to…

DA seeks March 4 trial date for Trump Georgia election case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Wednesday proposed a March 4 trial date for her case accusing former President…