Government and politics

UN report says Russia has killed 136 children, used kids as human shields

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential run gets support from Wall Street veteran Omeed Malik

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist who’s now running for president, has another wealthy backer in his corner: veteran…

‘We do not want only a cease-fire’: EU chief calls for lasting peace in Ukraine

LONDON — A cease-fire in Ukraine is not enough for European officials, who want lasting peace in the region, European…

Ukraine war live updates: Putin says new nuclear missiles ready to deploy soon; West pledges billions to help rebuild Ukraine

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

Chris Christie lures big donors as he takes on Trump, while billionaire ally Cohen sits out

As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie prepared to run for president earlier this year, he canvassed some of Wall Street’s…

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax crimes, take deal on gun charge

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has agreed to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor crimes of willfully…

Chris Christie floats Social Security cuts, slams Trump over ‘crazy stuff’ in documents case

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday that U.S. leaders “need to deal with Social Security” and vowed not…

Trump classified documents trial date set for Aug. 14

A Florida federal judge on Tuesday scheduled the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for his alleged illegal retention…

Blinken says he failed to revive military-to-military talks with China

BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he failed to revive military-to-military talks with China, despite earlier…

Russia fines Telegram and Viber for ‘illegal’ war content; Putin open to talking about Ukraine, Kremlin says

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on June 20, 2023. See here for the…