Pentagon considering tapping last source of Ukraine military funding as Congress stalls on additional aid
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Mitch McConnell to step down from GOP leadership position in the Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November, the Kentucky Republican announced on the Senate floor Wednesday, marking the end of an era on Capitol Hill and setting up a high-stakes race for his successor.
Mitch McConnell stepping down as Republican leader
Longtime Republican leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced Wednesday he will step away from leadership in November.
House GOP's budget 'poison pills' could force spending cuts, rattle economy
House Republican hardliners' efforts to stonewall a budget deal ahead of a looming government shutdown could risk triggering automatic spending cuts later this spring that may put pressure on the U.S. economy's already fraught recovery. The first funding deadline is Friday at midnight when several government agencies including agriculture, veterans affairs and transportation, are due to run out of money. The second is next Friday, March 8, after which a full government shutdown would take effect if there is no funding resolution. President Joe Biden had a meeting Tuesday about the budget impasse and Ukraine aid with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate
Ukraine war live updates: Wife of opposition leader Navalny says his body was abused after death; funeral to be held Friday
This is CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.
How a Russian arms maker targets unknowing Canadian companies to get around sanctions
A Russian defence contractor sought to acquire electronics from two Canadian companies in a broader plan to skirt international sanctions and make weapons for the war in Ukraine, according to a leaked intelligence cache provided to CBC News.