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White House will ‘wait and see’ on Iran response after attempted Israel strike

The White House is taking a “wait and see” approach in response to Iran’s attempted strike on Israel, National Security…

White House says Israeli troop reduction does not signal new strategy: ‘They’re tired’

National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Sunday said that Israel’s decision to pull some troops out of Southern Gaza does not…

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…

White House to expand Russia sanctions over Alexei Navalny’s death

The White House plans to announce new sanctions against Russia in response to the death of the high-profile Russian opposition…

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny dies, Russian media says; Ukraine withdraws some troops from Avdiivka

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died on…

Defense Secretary Austin is ‘actively involved and engaged’ while hospitalized

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is still hospitalized following doctors’ advice, but he’s “actively involved and engaged,” according to national security…

White House says U.S. Ukraine assistance has ‘ground to a halt’; UK announces increased drone funding

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. military assistance to Ukraine has “ground to…

U.S. launches Operation Prosperity Guardian to defend Red Sea shipping lanes from Houthi attacks

U.S. officials on Monday expanded a multinational maritime force in the Red Sea to defend against escalating attacks from the…

White House slams Musk ‘antisemitic rhetoric,’ says ‘foolish’ to drop SpaceX contracts

The White House is not moving away from Elon Musk’s SpaceX or Starlink technology despite condemning Musk for pushing antisemitic…

Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit

Vice President Kamala Harris will deepen her outreach to Southeast Asia this week at an international summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she’ll…