Politics

‘Farewell ceremony’ held for Wagner boss Prigozhin; UN says Ukrainian children showing learning loss

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.29, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin is…

State Department picks veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as top China policy official

The U.S. State Department has picked veteran diplomat Mark Lambert as its top China policy official, five sources familiar with the matter said, bringing in new leadership for a part of the department…

Kamala Harris touts strength of labor unions to build the middle class

WASHINGTON — Unions boost pay 10% to 15% for members and improve fringe benefits, bolstering the middle class and economy,…

Electric utilities face billions in wildfire liability with aging power lines risking another catastrophe

Electric companies in the western U.S. are facing mounting lawsuits alleging that their failure to prepare for extreme weather has…

Hawaiian Electric points finger at Maui County over devastating wildfires, stock jumps 40%

Hawaiian Electric is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by Maui County last week blaming the utility for triggering the…

Biden signs state of emergency order for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches and strengthens. Idalia is projected…

Trump vows to appeal after judge set federal election trial for March 4, 2024

A federal judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date in former President Donald Trump’s criminal election interference…

Trump, other defendants set to be arraigned Sept. 6 in Georgia election case

Donald Trump will be arraigned Sept. 6 in the criminal case where he is accused of conspiring to overturn the…

Russian investigators say genetic test proves Prigozhin death; Billionaire Yandex co-founder pleads for sanctions relief

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Two people…

U.S.-India relationship has reached new heights as the two align across policy areas, USTR says

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the U.S.-India relationship is reaching new heights as the two align “across all the…