Politics

‘Defend Trump’: Pro-DeSantis group’s memo reveals possible debate strategy

The main super PAC backing Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign posted, and then removed, a memo outlining a four-pronged strategy the…

Trump judge sets sealed hearing for special counsel’s security request in documents case

A Florida federal judge on Thursday said she would hold a hearing sealed from the public to discuss prosecutors’ request…

Ukraine sees no hope for F-16s this year; Naftogaz CEO wants EU talks on Russia gas transit

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.17, 2023. The CEO of Ukraine’s largest…

Inflation Reduction Act spurs $500 billion in investments — and much is going to underserved communities, Treasury says

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced that billions of dollars slated for investments in clean energy, electric vehicles…

Biden takes a victory lap one year after signing Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden celebrated the one year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that the…

Most Americans say Trump should face charges over 2020 election, poll finds

Most Americans support the decision by special counsel Jack Smith to prosecute former President Donald Trump for allegedly trying to…

DA seeks March 4 trial date for Trump Georgia election case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Wednesday proposed a March 4 trial date for her case accusing former President…

Feds indict paid fundraiser for Rep. George Santos for allegedly impersonating Speaker McCarthy aide

A man who was a paid campaign fundraiser for Rep. George Santos was indicted in New York on federal criminal…

Biden and first lady Jill Biden to visit Hawaii to survey wildfire devastation

President Joe Biden will travel Monday to Maui, where a wildfire has ravaged the island and killed more than 100…

Top Russian official accuses West of making money from war; Lithuania to close some Belarus border points

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on Aug.16, 2023. Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr…