Government and politics

Trump told by special counsel he is criminal target in Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has been told he is a target in the Jan. 6 criminal…

Is Biden’s $39 billion student loan forgiveness action legal? ‘Be assured it’s going to stay,’ says expert

The Biden administration Friday said it would forgive $39 billion of student debt for 804,000 borrowers, many of whom may…

Trump-less debate could hurt GOP primary stragglers the most

Some Republican presidential hopefuls are pushing hard just for the chance to seize the stage in their party’s primary debate…

Russian missile volley hits Ukraine’s port cities in ‘revenge strike’; Crimea bridge partially reopens after attack

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

White House responds to ‘vile’ RFK Jr. comments on Covid and race

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday condemned Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for making “vile” and “false” claims that…

Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block grand jury report from use in election probe

The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday unanimously dismissed a longshot bid by former President Donald Trump to quash the special…

Biden beefs up campaign leadership as he looks to build on fundraising momentum

President Joe Biden’s campaign has brought on three allies to help lead his campaign into the next phase of the…

Wheat prices jump as Russia terminates Black Sea grain deal; two dead in Crimea bridge blast

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

Wagner’s failed rebellion could hit the Kremlin’s ambitions for a ‘pro-Russian state’ in Africa

Since the Wagner Group’s aborted rebellion against the Russian military late last month, a cloud of uncertainty has hovered over…

Tucker Carlson’s show on Twitter makes ad deal with anti-ESG shopping app

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new Twitter show has landed one of its first advertisers. Carlson agreed to a…