Government and politics

European Union is considering sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine

The European Union is looking to sanction Chinese firms that it believes have helped Russia circumvent Western penalties, looking to…

U.S. Senate passes foreign aid bill; Ukraine says Russia buying Starlink terminals through ‘Arab countries’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a $95…

Trump Georgia election judge may force D.A. to testify in disqualification hearing

The judge in the Georgia election criminal case against Donald Trump seemed inclined Monday to allow a subpoena for testimony…

Secretary Austin cancels Brussels trip for Ukraine, NATO meetings after hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled a trip to Brussels this week where he was set to attend meetings related to…

Trump attends Florida hearing in special counsel classified documents case

Former President Donald Trump arrived at a federal court in Florida on Monday morning for a closed hearing in the…

U.S. advances military aid bill; Russia accused of using Musk’s Starlink in occupied territories

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. Senators on Sunday voted to advance a $95…

Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized for bladder issue, transfers duties to deputy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken back to the hospital on Sunday afternoon by his security detail for symptoms related…

Senate moves forward with Israel, Ukraine funding after vote on Super Bowl Sunday

Senators on Sunday voted to move forward with a $95 billion aid package to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a…

Top House China hawk to retire, opening seat in battleground Wisconsin

House Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wi., chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, announced on Saturday that he…