Politics

WATCH: White House says U.S. review of Afghanistan withdrawal will be released in April

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday that the work was nearly complete and that the administration was readying the release next month.

New Arkansas law restricts school bathroom use by transgender people

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.

Trump faces 4 investigations. Here’s where they stand

By Lisa Desjardins

There are four known government-run investigations into former President Donald Trump or his business.

WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell gives update after raising interest rate amid banking turmoil

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture, clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation, just as it meets to decide whether to keep raising interest rates or declare a pause.

WATCH: Yellen testifies on budget in Senate hearing amid questions about banking system

By Stan Choe, Associated Press

Stocks fell sharply after the Federal Reserve said it doesn’t expect to cut rates anytime soon despite Wall Street’s hopes.

WATCH: Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price increases

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

Moderna’s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company’s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments in Jack Daniel’s look-alike dog toy case

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.

WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO testifies on East Palestine derailment at Senate hearing

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads emerged Wednesday as senators heard fresh testimony on the fiery hazardous train derailment last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.

Georgia senators send gender-affirming care restrictions to governor

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Doctors could still be able to prescribe medicines to block puberty under the Georgia bill. Republicans say restrictions on other treatments are needed to prevent children from making decisions they'll regret later.

Missouri Senate endorses transgender health restrictions, sports ban

By Summer Ballentine, David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to legislation that would temporarily prohibit gender-affirming treatments for minors and restrict their participation in sports.