Government and politics

Russia says it has captured another Donetsk village after Ukraine pulls back forces in the east

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s defense ministry claimed Monday that its forces…

Trump VP contender Kristi Noem stands by killing her dog Cricket amid bipartisan ridicule

Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Sunday attempted to spin a controversial anecdote about killing her puppy, revealed in…

Trump trial second week concludes with testimony from former secretary and banker

This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day. Prosecutors called two new witnesses Friday afternoon in…

Zelenskyy says U.S. aid delay allowed Russia to ‘seize the initiative’; Blinken warns of more sanctions on Chinese firms

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said the…

Trump trial: Defense attorneys begin cross-examination of David Pecker

Lawyers for Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon began the cross-examination of former National Enquirer David Pecker, the first witness to…

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s blanket presidential immunity argument

The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s sweeping claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution…

Russian strikes hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure; Macron warns ‘our Europe could die’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron delivered an emphatic speech…

House Speaker Johnson drowned out by booing crowds at Columbia University speech on Gaza protests

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., struggled to get a word in edgewise Wednesday, battling a chorus of booing crowds during…

Biden signs Israel, Ukraine, TikTok bill into law

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law measures to provide aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, as well as…

Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled two new rules that will directly affect millions of Americans who fly commercially every…