Government and politics

Trump loses bid for new trial on damages in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse, defamation case

A New York federal judge on Wednesday denied former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial on monetary damages…

Ukraine war live updates: Russia says it views all Ukraine-bound ships as military cargo carriers; Odesa under attack again

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Read the latest updates here. Russia launched a…

Ukraine seeks to lure global firms from Moscow as Danone and Carlsberg assets seized

Ukraine is urging global companies to divest from Russia and relocate to its war-stricken neighbor, as Moscow continues to seize…

Singapore’s ‘squeaky clean’ image takes a beating as scandals rock the government

SINGAPORE — Political scandals are rare in Singapore. The city-state has long touted its clean government and incorruptible image to…

North Korea has ‘no interest’ in nuclear talks with the U.S., says think tank

The U.S. has been working hard over the past year to engage with North Korea on denuclearization — but Pyongyang…

Michigan attorney general charges fake Trump electors over alleged 2020 election crimes

Michigan’s attorney general on Tuesday criminally charged 16 so-called “fake electors” for former President Donald Trump, accusing them of a…

Trump told by special counsel he is criminal target in Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has been told he is a target in the Jan. 6 criminal…

Is Biden’s $39 billion student loan forgiveness action legal? ‘Be assured it’s going to stay,’ says expert

The Biden administration Friday said it would forgive $39 billion of student debt for 804,000 borrowers, many of whom may…

Trump-less debate could hurt GOP primary stragglers the most

Some Republican presidential hopefuls are pushing hard just for the chance to seize the stage in their party’s primary debate…

Russian missile volley hits Ukraine’s port cities in ‘revenge strike’; Crimea bridge partially reopens after attack

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Southern Ukraine…