Politics

Former Trump advisor says the U.S. economy is ‘back to normal,’ but markets may be jumping the gun on rate cuts

The U.S. economy is “back to normal” for the first time in two decades, but the market is getting ahead…

Russia slams Finland’s border closure, warns that tensions could arise if troops are deployed

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  As NATO…

White House puts corporate ‘price gouging’ front and center: ‘We see American families hurting’

The White House doubled down Tuesday on President Joe Biden’s warning to companies that have not cut retail prices, even…

Bank of America fined $12 million for mortgage disclosure violations by federal watchdog

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday fined Bank of America $12 million for reporting false mortgage lending…

Donations to Hamas-linked charities spike 70% since Oct. 7 attack, Israeli officials say

Financial investigators in Israel have identified a significant increase in donations to Hamas-linked charities since the group’s deadly Oct. 7…

Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch deposed in Smartmatic election lawsuit

Rupert Murdoch is being deposed Tuesday as part of the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit filed against Fox Corp. by the…

Billionaire-backed Koch network endorses Nikki Haley for president

The political network largely financed by billionaire Charles Koch endorsed former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley for…

Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress in December

Hunter Biden said Tuesday he would testify before Congress in December, as part of a Republican-led impeachment investigation into President…

The U.S. needs ‘bipartisan’ leadership and a ‘strong middle’ politically, Ray Dalio says

As the U.S. gears up for its next presidential election in 2024, the country needs a “strong middle” political ground…

Ukraine war updates: Finland to close entire border with Russia; winter storms wreak havoc in Russia and Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Nov.28, 2023. See here for the latest…