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Sen. Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in the Senate in history. He has had a complicated relationship with fellow Republican Donald Trump.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in late 2023 of massive fraud at the cryptocurrency exchange and a related hedge fund, Alameda Research.

The Belize-flagged general cargo vessel Rubymar suffered damage and was abandoned by its crew following a Houthi attack in mid-February.

Michigan's primary also acted as a litmus test for Biden's standing with essential Democratic voter bases,

The ongoing support for Haley's campaign suggests that Donald Trump may face additional obstacles in uniting the Republican party.

The House Oversight and Judiciary chairmen linked the subpoena to Attorney General Merrick Garland to an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden.

Kristopher Thomas also is accused of overseeing a drug trafficking operation from his California prison that shipped methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Billionaire investor Joe Lewis earlier pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges in the same insider trading scheme with his pilot.

Donald Trump is appealing the New York civil judgment finding him liable for fraudulently inflating his net worth on years of financial statements.

Congress is scrambling to negotiate a spending deal to avert a full government shutdown on March 8.

As voters head to the polls for Michigan's Democratic primary on Tuesday, there is a local campaign urging Democrats to choose "uncommitted" on the ballot as a form of protest vote.

Michigan is one of the key battleground states that helped Biden defeat Trump in 2020.

Russia's military intelligence service is offering African governments a "regime survival package" in exchange for access to resources, according to a report.

Leading-edge logic semiconductor chips are crucial in making the U.S. competitive in artificial intelligence, Commerce Secretary Raimondo said.

Altice USA shares rose as much as 50% after reports Charter is considering a takeover.

Donald Trump is charged in the criminal case with falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Donald Trump's preferred online fundraising platform is under scrutiny, while his campaign struggles to keep up enthusiasm among small-dollar donors.

Nikki Haley has vowed to stay in the presidential race through Super Tuesday on March 5.

The Scandinavian country will become the 32nd to join NATO.

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