Government and politics

Putin says nuclear weapons transferred to Belarus; Ukraine ‘will be equal to NATO allies’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 16, 2023. See here for the…

Trump classified documents case differs from Biden, Clinton, Pence issues — here’s how

WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump faces 37 federal counts for hoarding hundreds of classified documents after he left…

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, others agree to show ‘junk fees’ after Biden pressure

WASHINGTON — Several large companies, including Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, are vowing to end surprise “junk fees” following a pressure campaign…

U.S. withdraws new charges in Sam Bankman-Fried case, punts them to 2024

Federal prosecutors asked a judge on Thursday to remove five charges against alleged crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, including bribery of…

Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv

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

Attorney General Garland defends special counsel in first comments about Trump indictment

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday defended the special counsel who pursued criminal charges against Donald Trump, his first public…

Trump post-arraignment donor dinner was full of crab cakes, burgers and rage

Former President Donald Trump met privately with more than two dozen top donors and supporters Tuesday night, as he sought…

Pence says he can’t defend alleged Trump crimes in classified documents indictment

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he could not defend the criminal allegations against Donald Trump, his former boss…

Ukraine facing ‘extremely fierce’ battles and ‘partial success’ in counteroffensive; Putin says it’s failing

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 14, 2023. See here for the…

Trump indictment live updates: Ex-president raises money for campaign after arraignment

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering former President Donald Trump’s arraignment on federal charges related to his retention of…