Government and politics

16 Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty

All 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are challenging the charges,…

Biden seeks nearly $40 billion in funding for Ukraine, disaster relief and border

WASHINGTON — The White House unveiled a nearly $40 billion supplemental funding request on Thursday to provide additional aid to Ukraine and…

Trump election trial: Special counsel Jack Smith seeks Jan. 2 start date

Special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday proposed a Jan. 2 start date for former President Donald Trump’s trial on criminal…

Frank Dunlevy, Gary Cohn host campaign fundraiser for Tim Scott in the Hamptons

Republican Sen. Tim Scott huddled with over 50 donors at the Hamptons home of Wall Street veteran and former Trump…

Biden embraces July inflation report: ‘That’s Bidenomics’

WASHINGTON — Despite a small rise in inflation last month over June’s rate, President Joe Biden on Thursday insisted that July’s…

Trump won’t pledge to support the GOP’s eventual nominee, a debate requirement

Former President Donald Trump said he would not sign the loyalty pledge that is a requirement for participating in the…

Third co-defendant in Trump documents case has arraignment delayed again

The newest defendant in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case failed to enter a plea in court Thursday due…

Ukraine announces temporary Black Sea corridor for civilian ships, warns of Russia threat

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

White House restricts U.S. investment in some Chinese tech, citing national security concerns

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at regulating new U.S. investments and expertise that supports Chinese…

FBI shoots and kills Utah man wanted for threats against Biden, New York prosecutor

The FBI shot and killed a Utah man on Wednesday while trying to arrest him for threatening to murder President…