Government and politics

New Trump co-defendant’s plea delayed while he seeks Florida lawyer

Carlos De Oliveira — the new co-defendant in the Trump classified documents criminal case — appeared in Miami federal court…

War is returning to Russia, Zelenskyy warns; Putin says China and Africa could help end conflict

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  Ukrainian President…

Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in…

Congress hands the crypto industry two wins and a loss before August recess

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers took big steps this week aimed at regulating digital assets before closing up shop until September. Two…

Trump appeals ruling that porn star payoff trial be held in New York state court

Donald Trump on Friday appealed a judge’s recent denial of his request that his pending New York state criminal case…

Tim Scott sees big money donor interest while Ron DeSantis hunts for cash

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is seeing a wave of wealthy donor interest as he runs for president, while Florida Gov.…

Prosecutors blast Trump bid to discuss classified information at home with lawyers

Federal prosecutors in a new court filing blasted a request by Donald Trump to be allowed to discuss classified information…

‘These are my tapes’: Trump rips new charges in classified docs case

Donald Trump on Friday defended the handling of surveillance footage at his Florida home that is at the center of…

Ukraine war live updates: Putin praises ‘militant friendship’ with North Korea; U.S. intelligence highlights China’s economic support for Russia

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

Trump hit with new charges in classified documents case, third defendant added

Donald Trump was hit Thursday night with three new federal criminal charges, and a third defendant was added to the…