Government and politics

Drones hit Moscow buildings; Kyiv attacked by third Russian bombardment in 24 hours

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

Debt ceiling bill clears key hurdle, teeing up final House vote before it goes to Senate

WASHINGTON — The compromise bill to raise the debt ceiling passed its first major test Tuesday night in the House…

Drones attack Russian oil refineries; Germany closes Russian consulates in retaliatory move

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

FTC’s Lina Khan presses ahead with sprawling antitrust plans in the face of GOP opposition

Republican lawmakers have for years launched barrages of criticism at Biden administration regulatory agencies and their diverse leaders — and…

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to launch presidential campaign next week

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal Republican critics, is poised to announce…

Debt ceiling bill passes in the House, advances to the Senate days ahead of default deadline

WASHINGTON — A bill to raise the debt limit and cap government spending passed in the House by a wide…

DOJ sues son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his coal empire over millions in unpaid fines

The Department of Justice on Wednesday accused the son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and 13 coal companies the…

Russia says it repelled another attack on its soil; UK PM says Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Some 40 European…

German minister calls for maturity on U.S. debt ceiling talks: ‘We have to avoid further risks’

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner hopes American lawmakers will be “mature” over the debt ceiling negotiations to avoid further headwinds…

Wagner chief says Ukraine’s counteroffensive has started; Kyiv says it needs more time and arms

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on May 11, 2023. See here for the…