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White House takes a victory lap after inflation report comes in cooler than expected

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday celebrated new data that showed inflation cooling more quickly than expected. “Good jobs and…

Ukraine reports advances near eastern city of Bakhmut; Germany opposes sending cluster bombs to Kyiv

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on July 7, 2023. See here for the…

Sens. Warren, Booker grill failed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond over allegedly denying severance

WASHINGTON — Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is facing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for allegedly evading severance pay…

Biden says Supreme Court ‘misinterpreted the Constitution’ in rejecting student loan relief

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Friday he’ll give a second go at his student debt relief plan, rooting it…

Biden slams Supreme Court affirmative action ruling, says it cannot be ‘the last word’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden hammered the Supreme Court over its Thursday ruling striking down the use of affirmative action in…

Three charged with insider trading ahead of Trump Media SPAC deal

WASHINGTON — Three Florida men were charged Thursday with insider trading of a shell company’s stock before it announced plans…

Bipartisan lawmakers visit Taiwan as Biden seeks to stabilize China relationship

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan congressional delegation led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers landed in Taiwan on Tuesday…

Biden says U.S. is not part of aborted Russia rebellion, and it’s too early to determine the cause

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States was not involved in the aborted weekend rebellion in Russia…

Trump classified documents case differs from Biden, Clinton, Pence issues — here’s how

WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump faces 37 federal counts for hoarding hundreds of classified documents after he left…

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, others agree to show ‘junk fees’ after Biden pressure

WASHINGTON — Several large companies, including Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, are vowing to end surprise “junk fees” following a pressure campaign…