Government and politics

Ukraine strikes Russian major oil refinery; Zelenskyy signs bill lowering mobilization age to 25

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Belarus began military drills on Tuesday in regions…

Trump prosecutor asks court to tighten gag order, citing ‘dangerous’ social media posts

Donald Trump’s “extreme and deliberate provocations” in his hush money trial are aimed to undermine the case, the Manhattan district…

Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November

The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings Monday allowing the state’s voters to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize…

How Trump’s growing stake in Truth Social could be a problem if he becomes president

Donald Trump’s scheduled earnout through the parent company of Truth Social presents opportunities for outside interests if he were to…

Israeli troops leave Gaza’s Shifa Hospital a wreck in sea of rubble

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after a two-week operation, the Israeli military said on…

Pakistan court grants Imran Khan appeal of graft conviction, sentence suspended

A Pakistani court on Monday granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan an appeal of his conviction for graft and suspended…

Turkey’s opposition stuns in sweeping local elections victory over Erdogan’s party

Turkey’s opposition won a stunning victory across several major cities in the country’s local elections Sunday, dealing a severe blow…

Trump asks appeals court to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to remain on Georgia election case

Former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants accused of illegally trying to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia…

Trump’s deals to sell Bibles, sneakers and perfume are unprecedented for a presidential candidate, experts say

Sneakers. Perfume. Trading cards. Bibles. Those are just some of the products Donald Trump is hawking while he runs to…

Protesters interrupt Biden, Obama, Clinton at $25 million New York fundraiser

President Joe Biden and his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, headlined a star-studded fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton on Thursday,…