Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires
WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…
Trump fraud case: New York attorney general says ‘mountain’ of evidence justifies summary judgment
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Wednesday for a partial summary judgment against Donald Trump in her…
Food insecurity from Russia’s war in Ukraine has triggered instability in vulnerable countries, spy agency says
WASHINGTON — America’s top spy agency says Russia’s war in Ukraine has disrupted global food security and triggered not only higher prices…
Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event,…
Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming Georgia election workers, hit with sanctions by judge
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and ordered him to pay…
Proud Boys sentencing on Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges postponed after judge calls out sick
Sentencing hearings for Enrique Tarrio and another Proud Boys leader in the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case were postponed Wednesday…
U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo calls on China to provide more predictability for business
BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has called on China to improve the predictability of the business environment for…
Russia says drone attacks won’t go unpunished; Kremlin won’t rule out Prigozhin’s death was ‘deliberate’
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on August 30, 2023. Russia and Ukraine accused…
Here’s what the U.S. hopes China will do after Raimondo’s trip
BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has left Beijing with a few deliverables: plans for formal discussions on export…
Covid fraud: Street gang in Milwaukee allegedly stole millions to pay for murder, guns and drugs
A street gang in Milwaukee allegedly stole millions of dollars in Covid-19 pandemic relief money that was then used to…
