Government and politics

McCarthy pledges a vote on one-year debt limit hike – without clear GOP support

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans will vote in the coming weeks on a bill to raise the debt ceiling…

U.S. looks to hold Russian forces accountable for war crimes; West condemns Kremlin critic’s 25-year jail sentence

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 17, 2023. See here for the…

China sanctions U.S. Congress member for Taiwan visit

China sanctioned a United States lawmaker Thursday for his visit to Taiwan, saying he violated the “One China” principle that…

Pentagon leak suspect, 21, appears in court; Ukraine making some withdrawals in Bakhmut, UK says

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 14, 2023. See here for the…

Judge lets Trump lawyers question rape accuser E. Jean Carroll on LinkedIn founder funding

A federal judge on Thursday said he will allow lawyers for Donald Trump to question his rape accuser, the writer…

George Santos has a possible challenger, as ex-Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi considers a run for his old seat

Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York is telling political leaders and wealthy donors that he is considering running…

Trump faces deposition in New York AG Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit

Donald Trump said he is being deposed Thursday in New York City as part of the state attorney general’s $250…

Former Trump AG Bill Barr joins new business lobbying group that aims to target Biden regulations

Former Attorney General Bill Barr will help to lead a new group formed by a business lobbying organization that aims…

Law enforcement official confirms suspect Jack Teixeira arrested in Pentagon leak investigation

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

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on financial network linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration imposed fresh sanctions on Wednesday aimed at the financial network linked to Russian billionaire and business…