Politics

Treasury Secretary Yellen says she wouldn’t be surprised to see more bank consolidation

WASHINGTON — Given the overall environment in the industry, it’s likely for some smaller banks to consolidate, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…

Senegal, one of Africa’s bastions of stability, faces its gravest threat of unrest in decades

The criminal conviction of a populist opposition leader in Senegal has triggered widespread unrest that threatens the West African country’s…

Kakhovka dam flooding set to peak; Kyiv says it’s on offensive in Bahmut

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

Federal judge blocks Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for 3 trans youths

A federal judge in Florida issued a preliminary injunction that will permit three transgender children to receive puberty blockers, even…

Donald Trump calls shock PGA Tour-LIV Golf partnership ‘big, beautiful, and glamorous deal’ for golf

CNN  —  Former US President Donald Trump called the shock partnership between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf a “big,…

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a top GOP Trump critic, launches 2024 presidential campaign

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced he is running for president, injecting a dose of anti-Trump criticism into a…

Rep. George Santos mystery bail backers’ identities must be revealed, judge rules

The identities of the three people who guaranteed Rep. George Santos’ $500,000 bond in his criminal fraud case must be…

Patrick Mahomes draws laughter at White House as he steers Travis Kelce away from microphone

CNN  —  Some people look unnatural behind a microphone. You can definitely not say that about Kansas City Chiefs tight…

Ukraine and Russia blame each other for breaching dam in Kherson region; 1,300 residents evacuated so far

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

Trump lawyers meet with special counsel Jack Smith as indictment speculation heats up

Follow our live coverage of Donald Trump’s indictment in the classified documents case. Lawyers for Donald Trump met Monday morning with special…