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Israel-Hamas war updates: White House calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’; Gaza Strip situation is ‘desperate,’ UN agency says

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest updates.  The international community…

Republican Reps. Kay Granger, Ken Buck announce they won’t seek reelection

Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection next year, saying he was “disappointed”…

Biden takes the fight to Dean Phillips’ backyard, but won’t say his name

President Joe Biden on Wednesday touted his accomplishments and rubbed elbows with wealthy donors in Minneapolis, the political backyard of…

Biden will meet with China’s Xi Jinping next month, White House says

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month, the White House announced on Tuesday. The leaders…

Jack Lew confirmed by Senate as Biden’s ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON — Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to serve as President Joe Biden’s ambassador to…

Washington judge, Georgia DA both got violent threats on heels of Trump vow to come after foes, court documents allege

A lead prosecutor and a judge involved in separate criminal cases against Donald Trump received violent threats within two days…

Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans

The Biden administration is cracking down on so-called “junk fees” in retirement accounts.   The U.S. Department of Labor on…

Trump gag order reinstated in Jack Smith federal election case

A federal judge reimposed a gag order on Donald Trump in his criminal election interference case, rejecting Trump’s arguments that…

Team Biden barely responds to Democrat Dean Phillips’ longshot primary challenge

WASHINGTON — For team Biden, Rep. Dean Phillips, the Minnesota Democrat who launched a longshot primary challenge against the president, is…

Maine releases names of mass shooting victims, search for suspect continues

Authorities in Maine on Friday released the names of the 18 victims who died in a mass shooting at a…