Politics

Senate Democrats led by Elizabeth Warren press federal bank regulators to implement stronger capital requirements

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are pressing federal banking regulators to toughen bank capital requirements following back-to-back congressional hearings where officials…

Kyiv says nearly 500 children have died in the conflict; Russia detains WSJ reporter

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Russia’s security service,…

‘It’s not a pretty picture’: Russia’s support is growing in the developing world

Russia’s sphere of influence is growing as propaganda and diplomatic efforts gather momentum and Western powers fail to counter the…

China’s growing influence threatens to undermine global human rights, new research finds

China’s growing global influence poses a serious threat to international human rights, according to a new report, which suggests that…

Majority says criminal charges against Trump should disqualify him in 2024 race, poll says

A majority of Americans believe that Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for president again if he is criminally…

New York grand jury probing Trump not expected to hear evidence for a month, reports say

The New York grand jury being used for a criminal investigation of former President Donald Trump is not expected to…

House lawmakers tear into top bank regulators in second hearing this week on SVB collapse

House lawmakers tore into top U.S. bank regulators Wednesday, questioning their competency and saying examiners were asleep at the wheel,…

Credit Suisse whistleblowers say Swiss bank has been helping wealthy Americans dodge U.S. taxes for years

Credit Suisse, the collapsed Swiss bank taken over by UBS Group in a hastily arranged bailout earlier this month, may…

Mercenary boss says fighting in Bakhmut is battering both sides; Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missiles

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on March 30, 2023. See here for the…

U.S.-China tech rivalry will continue to put Chinese firms under intense scrutiny

Chinese companies will continue to face intense scrutiny as U.S.-China tensions and competition won’t be easing anytime soon, one analyst…