Amanda Macias
CNBC
New York, NY, United States
Contact Amanda
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Amanda:
Senators ask Pentagon for answers on SpaceX’s Starlink service in Ukraine
Their questions follow the publication of a biography of Elon Musk with an anecdote suggesting SpaceX disconnected Starlink service before a Ukrainian attack. → Read More
Trump criticizes UAW leadership amid strike, warns auto workers' jobs are moving to China
"The auto workers are being sold down the river by their leadership, and their leadership should endorse Trump," the GOP frontrunner said. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren calls for an investigation into Musk and Starlink in Ukraine after biography claim
In his book titled "Elon Musk," released Tuesday, Walter Isaacson details Musk's policy of geofencing Starlink's satellite network over Crimea last year. → Read More
Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit
Blinken's trip comes amid steady gains by Ukrainian forces carrying out a counteroffensive in the south and east of the country. → Read More
Russia's Putin says he will soon meet with China President Xi as war in Ukraine drags on
The upcoming meeting comes amid steady gains by Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. → Read More
Trump Georgia trial will be streamed live, judge rules
The broadcasting of Trump's proceedings would give the public unprecedented access to what will be one of the most high-profile trials in American history. → Read More
Biden says he's 'forever grateful' to forces in Afghanistan on two-year anniversary of exit
Biden ordered the full withdrawal of approximately 3,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Aug. 31 2021. → Read More
Food insecurity from Russia's war in Ukraine has triggered instability in vulnerable countries, spy agency says
The unclassified 8-page report was mandated by Congress. → Read More
Russian forces ‘highly likely’ behind attack on Ukrainian dam, international law investigation says
The predawn attack on the Russian-held dam unleashed the worst ecological disaster in Ukraine's history since the 1986 meltdown of Chornobyl. → Read More
Blinken reschedules trip to China for this week after postponing for months over spy balloon
Blinken's visit was slated for earlier this year but postponed after a reconnaissance balloon linked to China was discovered lingering over U.S. airspace. → Read More
Russian forces target food and water sources to starve Ukrainians, international law report says
The new report details routine Russian strikes in concentrated areas where civilians gathered to receive humanitarian aid and food supplies. → Read More
Pentagon awards SpaceX with Ukraine contract for Starlink satellite internet
The Pentagon declined to offer additional contract details, including the price, scope and timeline of the delivery. → Read More
An exiled mayor in Ukraine vows to rebuild his city after Russia's reign of destruction
Russian forces seized the Ukrainian port city Mariupol a year ago. Its exiled mayor has a plan to rebuild it. → Read More
Black Sea grain deal that reopened key Ukraine ports set to expire this week as Kremlin mulls a potential extension
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which reopened critical Ukrainian ports during Russia's war, is set to expire on May 18. → Read More
U.S. holds 'candid' talks with China amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
U.S. officials aim to deter China from providing weapons or other support for Russia during its war in Ukraine. → Read More
Russia and China would use debt default to portray U.S. as chaotic, intel chief warns
A sovereign default would weaken America's credibility abroad, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said. → Read More
U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens
The administration has identified at least two American citizens wrongfully detained in Russia and three in Iran along with one legal permanent U.S. resident. → Read More
Russia renews threats of abandoning the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the UN-backed deal that helped reopen Ukraine’s ports
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which may expire next month, has helped address the mounting food crisis triggered in part by Russia's war. → Read More
Russia's Lavrov receives blistering criticism for the Kremlin's war in Ukraine at UN
The United States and Western allies took turns slamming Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine and accused Moscow of trampling the U.N. Charter. → Read More
Russia's foreign minister comes to the United Nations as Moscow faces war crimes accusations
Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, takes the helm of the UN Security Council as allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine mount. → Read More