Politics

Occupied Ukraine pulled into Russian conscription; Putin-sympathizing candidate could win election in major Kyiv-allied country

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. A Putin-sympathizing candidate for prime minister is neck…

Georgia Republicans suspend state senator who wants to impeach DA for indicting Trump

Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus is suspending a GOP state senator who attacked them for opposing his plan to impeach Fulton…

Trump New York fraud trial cleared to start Monday after appeals panel ruling

The New York civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump and his company is back on track to begin…

Biden warns of threats to democracy, honors the legacy of Sen. John McCain in Arizona

President Joe Biden in Phoenix on Thursday warned of the perilous state of American democracy and honored his late friend,…

Trump acolyte Kari Lake to launch Senate campaign in challenge to Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona

Kari Lake, the Donald Trump acolyte who unsuccessfully ran for Arizona governor in 2022, will launch a candidacy for the…

Trump and his adult children expected to be called to testify in New York fraud trial

New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to call former President Donald Trump and three of his adult children to…

Menendez addresses Democrats, vows to remain in Senate for New Jersey despite bribery charges

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey vowed again Thursday to remain in the Senate after addressing his fellow Democrats, most…

Speaker McCarthy criticizes Senate measure, says House will get bill done to avoid shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Thursday criticized a short-term Senate government funding bill — stoking more fears that a…

Putin meets Chechen leader, dispelling health rumors; NATO head visits Kyiv

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Follow the latest updates here. Russian President…

Republican debate recap: Haley, Scott and Ramaswamy clash as Trump courts auto workers

The most memorable moments from the second Republican presidential debate featured Nikki Haley and Tim Scott going on the offensive,…