Politics
Biden will announce Supreme Court reform plans on Monday, Politico reports
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden will announce plans to reform the Supreme Court on Monday, Politico reported citing two people familiar with the matter, adding he was likely to back term limits for justices and an enforceable code […]
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Trump running mate JD Vance doubles down on ‘childless cat ladies’ comment about Harris, Democrats
Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks at a campaign rally at Radford University on July 22, 2024 in Radford, Virginia. Alex Wong | Getty Images Sen. JD Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, on Friday defended his comments accusing key Democrats — including Vice President Kamala Harris — […]
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves pledges most ‘pro-growth, pro-business’ government the country has seen
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives a speech at the Treasury on July 8, 2024 in London, England. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said Friday that the new Labour government would be the most pro-growth and pro-business the country has seen. Reeves told CNBC that it was […]
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Short seller Andrew Left charged with fraud by prosecutors, SEC
Andrew Left, founder and CEO of Citron Research Adam Jeffery | CNBC Federal prosecutors have criminally charged the well-known short seller and analyst Andrew Left with securities fraud related to allegedly using his public platform to illegally profit to the tune of at least $16 million from manipulating stock market activity contrary to positions he […]
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Obama endorses Kamala Harris as she builds momentum against Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a short video released Friday by the Harris campaign. The 55-second clip shows the vice president walking backstage at an event, heading toward her motorcade and answering the phone call on speaker. “Aww, hi, you’re both together! Oh, […]
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Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election
President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro rises his hand during a mass gathering convene by supporters on July 18, 2024 in Caracas, Venezuela. Alfredo Lasry R | Getty Images News | Getty Images Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will seek his third term in office on Sunday in a vote that’s regarded as the South American country’s […]
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Harris says ‘it is time for this war to end,’ affirms ‘unwavering’ support for Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris said “Israel has a right to defend itself … and how it does matters.” Harris’ remarks followed a meeting she held with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington Thursday. “It is time for this war to end and end in a way where Israel is secure, all the hostages are […]
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‘Let’s go’: Harris agrees to debate Trump, accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ on Sept. 10 date
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 25, 2024. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images De facto Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris said Thursday she is “ready to debate” her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. “I think that voters deserve to see the […]
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Harris blasts Trump vision as one of ‘chaos, fear and hate’ in fiery teachers union speech
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th National Convention in Houston, July 25, 2024. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris in a fiery speech Thursday blasted the policy agenda of former President Donald Trump as one of “chaos, fear and hate,” after […]
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Melania Trump’s memoir set for Sept. 24 release, weeks before election
Melania Trump speaks from the podium on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 18, 2016. Mark Reinstein | Archive Photos | Getty Images Former first lady Melania Trump’s upcoming memoir will hit bookstores on Sept. 24, her publisher tells CNBC, just weeks before the presidential election on Nov. […]
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