Politics

Biden okays $60 million in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of ‘very long road ahead’

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a “very long road ahead” to recover from the loss of Baltimore’s Francis…

Ukraine war updates: Putin says NATO won’t be attacked but F-16s will; Kyiv claims Russia knew terror attack was coming

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the idea that…

TikTok makes $2.1 million TV ad buy as Senate reviews bill that could ban app

TikTok has launched a $2.1 million advertising campaign with a clear message for senators in tough reelection fights this year:…

Yellen warns China’s surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned that China is treating the global economy as a dumping ground for its…

Trump targets New York hush money trial judge’s daughter day after gag order

Donald Trump on Wednesday again targeted on social media the daughter of the judge in his upcoming criminal hush money…

Disney agrees to settle Florida lawsuit with special district backed by DeSantis

Disney agreed Wednesday to end litigation in state court involving a Florida special tourism district that the entertainment giant effectively…

Qatari royal reportedly invested $50 million in pro-Trump news channel Newsmax

Right-wing news outlet Newsmax received an investment of roughly $50 million from a Qatari royal between 2019 and 2020, The…

China’s Xi meets U.S. executives as businesses navigate bilateral tensions

BEIJING — U.S. business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the latest of Beijing’s efforts to bolster…

Ukraine war updates: Russia says it’s ‘hard to believe’ Islamic State group behind terror attack; death toll rises to 140

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian officials continue to accuse the West and…

Feds seek seizure of two New York apartments worth $14 million tied to former Mongolia leader in alleged mining scheme

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday sued to seize two New York City apartments worth $14 million that were allegedly bought with…