Politics

Appeals court rejects Trump presidential immunity challenge to E. Jean Carroll case

A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected arguments by Donald Trump that presidential immunity protected him from being sued for…

Japan PM to ax ministers as fundraising scandal swirls

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced he planned to make changes to his cabinet as he seeks to…

Ukrainian capital attacked; Russia slams Zelenskyy, saying ‘everyone is tired of the beggar from Kyiv’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Over 50 people have been injured after Russia…

‘Too many things unaffordable:’ Biden fires up price wars as inflation cools

New data from the Federal Reserve suggests that inflation further cooled in November. But President Joe Biden’s crusade to convince…

New York’s high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of U.S. House

New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving…

Crypto investor Mike Novogratz, major Biden 2020 donor, to back long shot Dean Phillips

Veteran investor and longtime Joe Biden supporter Mike Novogratz is switching sides to fundraise for Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., the…

Trump sells snippets of mugshot suit, Mar-a-Lago dinner in latest NFT promotion

Former President Donald Trump has found a new way to monetize his infamous mugshot, while also selling the chance to…

Europeans are open to Ukraine joining the EU ahead of major summit, survey finds

More Europeans support the prospect of Ukraine joining the European Union than oppose it, despite the costs and risks involved,…

Inflation fears down, consumer optimism up: Economy may start to help Biden with voters

Two new surveys released in recent days suggest consumers may be starting to feel more optimistic about inflation. This could…

UK political rebellion threatens PM Rishi Sunak’s leadership ahead of crunch vote

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday is seeking to shore up his weakening grip on power by…