Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is "alive and well," chomping at the bit to get back to his work in the upper chamber amid rehab from his accident earlier this month, according to his GOP colleagues.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a press briefing over the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates, an anticipated move in the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg will be conferred with an honorary doctorate degree from the theology faculty at a Finnish university this summer.
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel defended the company's plans on Wednesday to raise the price of its COVID-19 vaccine fivefold once it shifts into the hands of the private market after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, telling lawmakers that the increased price comes as they expect to see a reduction in demand for the vaccines.
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking a hands-off approach to the city's growing teacher strike, while fellow Democrats show a fondness for getting involved in Los Angeles's educational system.
The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike, even as fears abound over the stability of the financial system in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
As Republicans seek to hold on to their slim majority in the House, several incumbents in toss-up districts must face fundraising deficits as they mull reelection in some of the most competitive seats in 2024.
