Government and politics

Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power…

White House urges Senate to ‘move swiftly’ on TikTok bill as lawmakers drag their heels

White House national security adviser John Kirby said Sunday that the Senate should swiftly advance a bill that would force…

Creditors demand Rudy Giuliani sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to pay debts

Creditors want to force Rudy Giuliani to sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to help pay his significant debts, according…

Former Vice President Mike Pence will not endorse Trump in 2024

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he would not endorse his former boss for president in…

Turkey opts for new tightening strategy after signaling a pause to hikes

Turkey’s central bank is opting for a different monetary tightening method as it grapples with climbing inflation, after previously signaling…

Trump Georgia election special prosecutor quits, salvaging case after judge’s order

Special prosecutor Nathan Wade will step down from the sprawling Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and…

Macron doubles down on possible NATO deployment in Ukraine ahead of talks to bridge rift with Germany

French President Emmanuel Macron has doubled down on the possibility of sending troops into Ukraine, a day before a key…

Russia heads to the polls; 20 dead in Odesa after Russian missile attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russians head to the polls on Friday in…

Russians vote in an election that Putin will win, but the Kremlin is looking for a landslide victory

There are no surprises over who will win Russia’s presidential election this coming weekend with incumbent, Vladimir Putin, set to…