National security

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…

Zelenskyy in Washington to discuss Ukraine aid impasse with Biden

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

Trump writes on social media he no longer plans to testify in civil fraud trial on Monday

Former President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Sunday that he won’t testify in his $250 million…

Russian spies targeting politicians with ‘malicious’ cyber campaign to undermine democracy, UK says

LONDON — The U.K. on Thursday accused Russia of conducting a years-long “campaign of malicious cyber activity” against politicians, civil…

Former U.S. ambassador spied for Cuba for decades, Justice Department says

A retired American diplomat made his first court appearance Monday in Miami in a potentially explosive espionage case. Prosecutors say…

‘I don’t care how we pay for it’: GOP senator backs no-strings Israel aid bill — but only after border funding

A standalone military aid package for Israel, with no cuts to offset it, is on the table, a Republican senator…

White House says U.S. funding about to run out; Ukraine to probe apparent shooting of two unarmed soldiers by Russian forces

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

Zelenskyy says ‘new phase of war’ has begun, Hungary to back EU ‘strategic partnership’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for…

Crypto ally Rep. Patrick McHenry fights for industry-backed regulation bill

WASHINGTON — One of crypto’s most powerful allies in Congress is fighting this week to make sure that an industry-backed…

Baby among civilians injured in missile strikes on Ukraine; Russia causes a stir at security summit

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