Politics

EU at critical juncture over aid to Ukraine at the bloc’s final summit of 2023

BRUSSELS — European heads of state are gearing up for a difficult two-day gathering where support for Ukraine is at…

Putin says goals in Ukraine have ‘not changed’ and war will continue until Kyiv agrees a deal

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual phone-in…

European stocks close higher after Bank of England, ECB keep policy unchanged; Fed signals rate cuts

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

House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind…

Judge pauses Trump D.C. election case pending appeal, puts trial date in question

A federal judge on Wednesday paused Donald Trump’s election interference case while the former president appeals her refusal to toss…

Congress could punt Ukraine aid to 2024, snarl government funding talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrapped up a series of high-profile meetings in Washington this week with no guarantees that a…

FCC votes to ban termination fees for cable and satellite services

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to pass a measure banning cable and satellite companies from charging…

Former Facebook diversity strategist pleads guilty to stealing more than $4 million from company

A former global diversity strategist at Facebook pled guilty to wire fraud after stealing more than $4 million from the…

Glenn Youngkin praises Trump on economy, downplays ‘dictator’ fears

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday said he would support Donald Trump if the former president is the party’s…

Hunter Biden defies subpoena, defends business record

Hunter Biden on Wednesday defended his business record and denied that his father, President Joe Biden, was financially involved in…