Government and politics

Trump loses bid to delay hush money trial while he fights gag order

A New York appeals judge on Tuesday knocked down yet another long-shot bid by Donald Trump to delay his criminal…

Ukraine war updates: Kremlin hints at forthcoming Putin-Xi meeting; Russia scrambles to deal with massive floods

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Relations between Russia and China have reached an…

Trump loses last-minute bid to halt hush money trial while he seeks new venue

A New York appeals court judge on Monday swiftly rejected a last-ditch bid by Donald Trump to delay his upcoming…

U.S. ready to sanction Chinese banks if they aid Russia’s war machine, Yellen says

The United States is prepared to sanction Chinese banks and companies, as well as Beijing’s leadership, if they assist Russia’s…

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant struck by drones; Zelenskyy calls for more support amid Kharkiv bombardment

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The United Nations’ atomic energy watchdog sounded the…

White House says Israeli troop reduction does not signal new strategy: ‘They’re tired’

National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Sunday said that Israel’s decision to pull some troops out of Southern Gaza does not…

Trump says going to jail for gag order violation would be a ‘great honor,’ compares himself to Mandela

Donald Trump on Saturday said he welcomed the prospect of going to jail for violating a gag order in his…

Moscow reports concert terror attack link to Kyiv; Zelenskyy says Ukraine stabilized battle positions

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

‘Almost impossible’: Inside Biden’s uphill battle to win the backing of key anti-Trump Republicans

Allies of President Joe Biden are ramping up a charm offensive aimed at getting high-profile Republicans and donors who won’t…

Trump loses bid to dismiss Georgia election interference case on free speech grounds

A judge on Thursday denied an effort by Donald Trump to dismiss his criminal election interference case in Georgia on…