Government and politics

Controversial U.S.-made cluster bombs arrive in Ukraine; U.S. calls for Russia to renew Black Sea grain deal

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] U.S.-made cluster…

DOJ opposes Trump bid to indefinitely delay classified documents trial

The Department of Justice’s special counsel on Thursday urged a federal judge to reject Donald Trump’s bid to indefinitely delay…

Former Disney, Marvel exec Ike Perlmutter plans major donation to back Trump for president

Ike Perlmutter, the former chairman of Marvel Entertainment at Disney, is planning a key donation to back former President Donald…

Trump to host screening of ‘Sound of Freedom,’ the divisive anti-child-trafficking hit film

Former President Donald Trump this month will host a screening of “Sound of Freedom,” the surprise hit film about rescuing…

Missing Russian general reportedly detained; ‘massive’ overnight strikes by Iranian drones hit Kyiv

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

Fox News sued for defamation by Trump supporter Ray Epps over Jan. 6 conspiracy claims

Fox News was sued for defamation Wednesday by self-described Donald Trump supporter Ray Epps for “spreading falsehoods” that Epps was…

DeSantis donors privately worry about campaign as Florida governor lags in 2024 polls

A growing group of donors who have supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ run for president are worried about the trajectory…

Biden’s Federal Reserve Board nominees clear key Senate committee

WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee approved President Joe Biden’s three nominees to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on…

Trump blasts DOJ over decision to withdraw from E. Jean Carroll lawsuit fight

Donald Trump on Wednesday raged about the defamation lawsuit he faces from the writer E. Jean Carroll, a day after…

White House takes a victory lap after inflation report comes in cooler than expected

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday celebrated new data that showed inflation cooling more quickly than expected. “Good jobs and…