Government and politics

China says it respects ex-Soviet nations after envoy’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on sovereignty

China said Monday it respects the independence of former Soviet nations after remarks by its ambassador in France were deemed…

State leaders targeting climate investing have quiet stakes in the fossil fuel industry

In October, Scott Fitzpatrick, then-treasurer of Missouri, announced his state would pull $500 million out of pension funds managed by…

Russia, U.S. trade barbs at UN; Ukraine holds ‘strategic’ positions in Bakhmut

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Russia’s Ministry…

Supreme Court says abortion pill mifepristone will remain broadly available during legal battle

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the abortion pill mifepristone to remain broadly available as litigation plays out in a…

Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin dodges 2024 questions as he gears up for Asia trip

Gov. Glenn Youngkin will travel to Asia next week to meet with political and business leaders, adding more fuel to…

Ukraine war live updates: Western allies meet in Germany, Russia accidentally strikes own city

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

New bipartisan bill would let the U.S. Mint alter the metal content of coins to save money

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to authorize the U.S. Mint to alter the metal content of coins in order to…

Trump hasn’t decided if he will attend E. Jean Carroll rape defamation trial, lawyer says

Former President Donald Trump has yet to decide if he will attend his upcoming rape defamation trial, his attorney told…

Disney tells its lobbyists to step up fight against DeSantis and his allies in Florida

Disney is preparing to take its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his GOP allies in the state Legislature…

Senate invites Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts to testify in wake of Clarence Thomas ethics scandal

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday invited Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to testify next month…