Government and politics

Kremlin declines to comment on Tucker Carlson rumors; Russian war critic’s election bid set to be rejected

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Speculation is rife that U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson…

Russia’s war in Ukraine has had an unlikely consequence — it has revived the EU’s plans to get even bigger

Davos, SWITZERLAND — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gave fresh political momentum to the European Union and its plans for enlargement…

Senate releases $118 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Israel, Ukraine, border security

Senators on Sunday released the details of a $118.2 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel and the southern U.S.…

Trump floats ‘more than’ 60% tariffs on Chinese imports

Former President Donald Trump plans to escalate the U.S-China trade war he launched during his first term as president if…

Biden nets landslide victory in South Carolina Democratic primary, over 95% of votes

President Joe Biden won a landslide victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary Saturday, where voters sent a clear message that…

Nikki Haley makes surprise ‘Saturday Night Live’ cameo asking ‘Trump’ questions

Nikki Haley made a surprise — and funny — appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” where she asked a cast member…

Biden nets landslide victory in South Carolina Democratic Primary, winning 96% of votes

President Joe Biden won a landslide victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary Saturday, where voters sent a clear message that…

House Speaker Johnson announces ‘standalone’ Israel funding package

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday announced an Israel-only funding package to be voted on next week, another step…

U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killed

The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC)…

Judge postpones Trump D.C. election trial pending appeal

A judge on Friday indefinitely postponed the election interference criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, which was scheduled to…