Government and politics

Russia launches fresh wave of strikes on Ukrainian cities; Wagner boss ditches threat to leave Bakhmut

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the war in Ukraine on May 8, 2023. Russia launched a new…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to void Disney development deals

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed legislation that effectively voids the development agreements Disney struck shortly before the governor…

Biden: Say goodbye to job growth and low unemployment if the debt ceiling isn’t lifted

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned that the low unemployment rate in Friday’s jobs report could disappear if House Republicans do…

DeSantis used Florida’s whirlwind legislative session as a potential presidential launching pad

Florida’s legislative session is set to end Friday, capping a 60-day Republican blitz to send major bills to Gov. Ron…

Here’s where the jobs are for April 2023 — in one chart

Broad job gains across the economy helped the labor market show resilience in the face of a banking crisis and…

Wagner leader says his forces will leave Bakhmut; Bill Clinton says he foreshadowed Russian invasion

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

Key Florida business lobby isn’t picking sides in feud between its allies Disney, DeSantis

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has counted Disney as an ally for over a decade and helped propel Republican Gov.…

White House announces $140 million A.I. hub investment ahead of meeting with Google, OpenAI

The White House announced it would invest $140 million to create seven artificial intelligence research hubs and released new guidance…

Ukraine war live updates: U.S. diplomat visits Paul Whelan, White House denies link to Kremlin drone attack

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russia has…

House China committee targets top clothing brands in forced labor inquiry

WASHINGTON — A House committee examining the U.S. government’s economic relationship with China is asking some of the world’s largest…