Government and politics

Trump indicted by New York grand jury, and he’s due in court Tuesday

A New York grand jury voted Thursday to indict former President Donald Trump in connection with a $130,000 hush money…

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter, plans to hold him until late May

Russian authorities plan to detain an American journalist who works for The Wall Street Journal for two months. The reporter,…

Biden calls for stricter banking regulations in the wake of SVB, Signature Bank failures

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday urged federal regulators to take up a set of reforms to safeguard the…

Kyiv says nearly 500 children have died in the conflict; Russia detains WSJ reporter

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

‘It’s not a pretty picture’: Russia’s support is growing in the developing world

Russia’s sphere of influence is growing as propaganda and diplomatic efforts gather momentum and Western powers fail to counter the…

Mercenary boss says fighting in Bakhmut is battering both sides; Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missiles

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 30, 2023. See here for the…