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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Whit Ayres, a Republican political consultant in Washington, D.C., about the state of the GOP now that former President Donald Trump is no longer in office.

Tyner, who died on March 6, placed thundering piano chords under fast, right-hand melodies. He led his own groups for decades, but was frequently associated with one early employer, John Coltrane.

Oil prices dropped as much as 30% following the unexpected Saudi decision to cut prices and boost production. The move reflects the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and its economic effects.

Capitol Police said they had intelligence of a militia group plotting to try to breach the Capitol again on March 4. The threat prompted the House to cancel its session for the day.

Former President Donald Trump suffered a pair of significant legal hits. A federal appeals court let prosecutors review classified material from Mar-a-Lago and New York's attorney general sued him.

Trump announced the news himself — calling the FBI action unnecessary and attacking it as politically motivated — even though he appointed the FBI director, Chris Wray.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, which was a smaller increase than the four previous hikes.

The biggest culprit was Amazon hefty investment in the electric automaker Rivian, whose value plummeted last year. Amazon also contends with the need to recalibrate after a pandemic-era upsurge.

African Americans make up 6.8% of Wisconsin's population. In Milwaukee, Black people comprise nearly 40% of all residents. High Black voter turnout in the state's largest city is key for Democrats.

Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight.