Politics

Iowa Republican caucus sets new record for state political ad buys: $120 million

The battle to win the Republican Iowa caucus is the most expensive on record, with over $120 million spent on…

Defense Sec. Austin released from hospital after complications from cancer surgery he kept secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Monday, after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery…

‘Very good chance’ that U.S. passes stablecoin laws this year, Circle CEO says

The CEO of Circle, the company behind popular stablecoin USD Coin, sees a strong chance that laws for stablecoin issuers…

U.S.-owned container vessel struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile off the coast of Yemen

A U.S.-owned and operated container ship on Monday was struck by an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen,…

Biden raises over $97 million in fourth quarter, enters election year with $117 million war chest

President Joe Biden’s reelection effort says it received over $97 million in contributions during the fourth quarter of 2023. As…

Ukraine war updates: Ukraine says it has destroyed a Russian spy plane and airborne command post; Kyiv says it needs China for any peace process

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

China calls for Gaza peace conference; Hamas to disclose fate of Israeli hostages

China called for a large-scale and authoritative peace conference on the war in Gaza, while the militant group Hamas aired…

Ukraine says China needed for peace process after Davos meeting

China needs to be involved in talks to end the war with Russia, Ukraine’s top representative said after a high-level diplomatic meeting ahead of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.…

House Republicans say they will re-subpoena Hunter Biden in coming weeks

House Republicans said Sunday that they intend to issue new subpoenas for President Joe Biden’s son Hunter in the coming…

Nikki Haley campaign site lacks policy platform, simple way to evaluate positions

WASHINGTON — Nikki Haley has built her presidential campaign on the support of voters eager for a serious, experienced, conventional…