Government and politics

White House responds to ‘vile’ RFK Jr. comments on Covid and race

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday condemned Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for making “vile” and “false” claims that…

Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block grand jury report from use in election probe

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday unanimously dismissed a longshot bid by former President Donald Trump to quash the special…

Biden beefs up campaign leadership as he looks to build on fundraising momentum

President Joe Biden’s campaign has brought on three allies to help lead his campaign into the next phase of the…

Wheat prices jump as Russia terminates Black Sea grain deal; two dead in Crimea bridge blast

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

Wagner’s failed rebellion could hit the Kremlin’s ambitions for a ‘pro-Russian state’ in Africa

Since the Wagner Group’s aborted rebellion against the Russian military late last month, a cloud of uncertainty has hovered over…

Tucker Carlson’s show on Twitter makes ad deal with anti-ESG shopping app

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new Twitter show has landed one of its first advertisers. Carlson agreed to a…

‘Small group’ of House Republicans bringing social issues into defense bill, U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan says

A “small group” of House Republicans have “essentially created a trap” by loading the National Defense Authorization Act with a…

Investor Bill Ackman, David Sacks’ PAC donated to RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign

Billionaire hedge fund chief Bill Ackman donated $3,300 in the second quarter to Democrat and anti-vaccine presidential candidate Robert F.…

Trump asks Georgia courts to disqualify DA Fani Willis and quash report on 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump asked two courts in Georgia to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from investigating him…

Biden reelection campaign raises more than $72 million in second quarter

President Joe Biden raised more than $72 million for his 2024 reelection effort in the second quarter of this year,…