National security

Russia says no new mobilization planned, claims 335,000 entered military service this year alone

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

Congress and Washington wonder if Biden and McCarthy cut secret Ukraine funding deal

WASHINGTON — Congress and the rest of Washington buzzed Monday over the question of whether President Joe Biden and House…

Huawei stays silent on secretive 5G phone at high-profile product launch

BEIJING — Chinese telecommunications and smartphone giant Huawei didn’t reveal any details about its new phone or reported advanced chip…

Watch: U.S. Attorney’s Office holds press conference announcing Bob Menendez indictment

The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York is holding a press conference to announce an indictment…

Ukraine leader Zelenskyy meets with Biden, Congress as some Republicans sour on support

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Thursday as the embattled leader…

U.S. national debt hits $33 trillion for the first time

WASHINGTON — The national debt of the U.S. reached a historic milestone by passing $33 trillion for the first time,…

Watch live: President Joe Biden speaks at the U.N. General Assembly

President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday morning, advocating for democracy and increased aid to…

Biden to push for Ukraine aid, democracy as China and Russia skip UN General Assembly

President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, where he plans to promote democracy and advocate…

Judge sets limits on Trump discussing classified info in Mar-a-Lago documents case

A federal judge on Wednesday issued an order setting limits on where and how former President Donald Trump can discuss…

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia; Moscow says it doesn’t care about U.S. warnings over meeting

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