Politics

Republican Florida Governor Ron Desantis arrives to kick off his campaign for the 2024 Republican U.S. presidential nomination with an evening campaign rally at the evangelical Eternity church in West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. May 30, 2023.  Scott Morgan | Reuters Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming to New York …

Charles Koch, head of Koch Industries. Bo Rader | Wichita Eagle | Tribune News Service | Getty Images The political network financed largely by billionaire Charles Koch is launching a wave of digital ads targeting former President Donald Trump. The ads argue that if Trump becomes the Republican nominee next …

European officials are looking at ways to use Russian assets to repay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Global Images Ukraine | Getty Images News | Getty Images The European Union is getting closer to brokering a detailed plan on how to use frozen Russian assets to pay for the reconstruction …

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday defended the special counsel who pursued criminal charges against Donald Trump, his first public remarks on the former president’s indictment. Garland, however, declined to go in to further detail about the prosecution of the former president over his handling of classified documents. “As you …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event following his arraignment on classified document charges, at Trump National Golf Club, in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., June 13, 2023.  Amr Alfiky | Reuters Former President Donald Trump met privately with more than two dozen top donors and supporters Tuesday …

A 37-count criminal indictment against Donald Trump for retaining classified government records and conspiring to prevent their return to U.S. officials was unsealed Friday. The charging document was made public a day after the former president was indicted by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Miami. Among other …

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s White House bid could highlight a clash over Social Security and Medicare that some of his Republican competitors, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, have been keeping at arm’s length. Pence, who kicked off his campaign Wednesday, has set himself apart from most of the GOP …

WASHINGTON — Given the overall environment in the industry, it’s likely for some smaller banks to consolidate, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday morning. “There is motivation to see some consolidation and it wouldn’t surprise me to see some of that going forward,” Yellen said in an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk …

Ukrainian forces set up Starlink satellite receivers to provide connection for civilians at Independence Square after the withdrawal of the Russian army from Kherson to the eastern bank of Dnieper River, Ukraine on November 13, 2022. Metin Atkas | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Thursday it has …

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and White House officials worked to shore up support for a bill that would raise the debt ceiling and cut government spending, as the House prepared to vote Wednesday night on the legislation. After weeks of grueling negotiations, the Fiscal Responsibility Act passed its first major test …