National security

Pentagon inspector general announces review of Austin hospitalization, notification

The Defense Department inspector general’s office has launched a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to notify the…

Swedish defense officials criticized after warning public to prepare for war; Kyiv rejects idea of cease-fire

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Top Swedish defense officials have been accused of…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer, severe infection: Pentagon

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1 for complications following surgery nearly two weeks earlier to treat prostate…

Russia claims ‘strategic initiative’ in war; Ukraine running short of anti-aircraft guided missiles

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  The Kremlin…

White House stands by Defense Secretary Austin as bipartisan furor grows over secret ICU stay

White House officials on Monday reiterated the president’s support for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who said he did not intend…

Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking it with North Korean missiles for first time

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia has hit Ukraine with missiles supplied by…

Muslim leaders expand campaign to abandon Biden in 2024 over Israel-Hamas war

Muslim leaders announced on Saturday that they are going national with an effort to dissuade voters from reelecting President Joe…

Feds raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 over Ukraine suspicions, unsealed papers show

A 2021 federal raid on Rudy Giuliani’s home and office was spurred by suspicions that the former New York City…

Zelenskyy ‘confident’ U.S. funding will come through as White House warns aid about to expire

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. aid to Ukraine is running low and…

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…