Politics
Trump puts Russia on notice over Ukraine as two leaders prepare to meet
Russian President Vladimir Putin watches with binoculars the Tsentr-2019 military exercise at the Donguz range near Orenburg city on September 20, 2019. Alexey Nikolsky | Afp | Getty Images Russia was an indirect beneficiary of the war in Gaza in that it distracted the U.S. and other Western countries from its ongoing war in Ukraine. […]
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EU leaders urge swift action on unlocking frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, document shows
LONDON — EU heads of state will call for quicker action on the use of immobilized Russian assets at a meeting next week amid growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a document seen by CNBC. The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, has been looking at how to use about […]
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration imposing a $100,000 fee to the H-1B worker visas. Last month President Donald Trump announced plans that would see U.S. companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B visas — which allows companies to temporarily hire foreign workers in skilled occupations […]
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United Airlines CEO warns an extended shutdown will hurt bookings
CEO of United Airline Scott Kirby speaks during the Semafor 2025 World Economy Summit at Conrad Washington on April 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the federal government shutdown could hurt bookings if it continues. Despite the funding impasse, essential federal employees including Transportation Security […]
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Bill to fund military during government shutdown fails in Senate procedural vote
A bill that would fund the U.S. military during the ongoing federal government shutdown failed to pass the Senate in a procedural vote on Thursday. The bill required at least 60 votes in the 100-member Senate to advance because of the chamber’s filibuster rules. The final vote was 50-44, with three Democrats joining most Republicans […]
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Feds to seek indictment against former Trump advisor John Bolton on Thursday: Reports
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks to reporters after speaking in a panel hosted by the National Council of Resistance of Iran – U.S. Representative Office (NCRI-US) at the Willard InterContinental Hotel on Aug. 17, 2022 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Federal prosecutors in Maryland are expected to ask a grand […]
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Cybersecurity firm F5’s stock sinks 12% after disclosing nation-state hack
Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images U.S. cybersecurity company F5 fell 12% on Thursday after disclosing a system breach in which a “highly sophisticated nation-state threat actor” gained long-term access to some systems. F5 shares were pacing for the worst day since April 27, 2022, when the stock fell 12.8%. The […]
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Government shutdown: Senate bill fails for 10th time, Kelly tells Trump to get involved
A Republican bill to end the government shutdown failed in the Senate for the 10th time on Thursday, leaving lawmakers at a stalemate as the lapse in federal funding stretched into its third week. The resolution came up short in a 51-45 vote that fell mostly along party lines. Sixty senators are needed to approve […]
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Trump says he’s having ‘lengthy’ phone call with Putin
President Donald Trump said that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin began a “lengthy” phone call Thursday morning. The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House, as Kyiv seeks more U.S. support in its war against Russia. “I am speaking to President Putin […]
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Fed Governor Miran wants a half-point cut this month, while Waller backs another quarter-point move
Key Points Fed Governor Stephen Miran said Thursday he plans to repeat his push for a half-percentage-point interest rate cut when the central bank meets later this month. Governor Christopher Waller advocated a quarter-percentage-point reduction at the meeting later this month, a position that appears more in line with the Fed consensus. Earlier this week, […]
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