Politics

WATCH: Federal Reserve chair Powell gives update on federal interest rate policy

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Biden's condemnation of Putin

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden was speaking "from his heart" when he described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal.

WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says 15,000 Russians have been detained for protesting war

By Associated Press

The U.S. State Department blasted Russia's crackdown on protesters and journalists, saying 15,000 Russians have been detained by authorities for expressing their opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: Public health experts testify on moving past the Covid-19 pandemic in House hearing

By News Desk

This month marks the 2 year anniversary of the moment the U.S. declared the pandemic a national emergency. Since then, the country has had to endure months of lockdowns and restrictions in an effort to curb the virus. …

WATCH: President Biden approves more anti-aircraft systems, drones for Ukraine

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The president's comments came as he formally announced his administration was sending an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, making a total of $2 billion in such aid sent to Kyiv since Biden took office more than a…

WATCH: Senate Homeland Security committee hearing on threats to houses of worship

By News Desk

Wednesday's hearing comes after high-profile attacks on houses of worship, including an attack in January of a synagogue in Texas where four people were held hostage by an armed captor during a 10-hour standoff.

WATCH: House Foreign Affairs committee holds hearing on possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

By News Desk and Associated Press

The House Foreign Affairs committee holds hearing Wednesday on possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

Tennessee Republicans introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The proposal not only would prohibit doctors from performing abortions before most people know they're pregnant but would also allow citizens to file civil lawsuits against anyone who helps someone else get the procedure.

Federal Reserve pick Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws nomination amid opposition

By Zeke Miller, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Republicans argued that Raskin would use the Fed's regulatory authority to discourage banks from lending to oil and gas companies.

Pfizer asks U.S. to approve a 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors

By Zeke Miller, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

If the government approves the request, made by the company Tuesday, a key question would be how soon seniors would be advised to roll up their sleeves, given that cases currently are dropping.