The race for president is ramping up in the Republican party, with Nikki Haley expected to announce her bid on February 15, making her the first official challenger to former President Trump. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor and Ali Vitali look at the latest developments in the 2024 race.

The Energy Department on Wednesday put the gas stove debate on the front burner again by proposing new efficiency standards for consumer cooking appliances.

FBI agents combed through President Biden’s Delaware beach home today, in their latest search for classified documents. The president’s lawyer said that “no documents with classified markings were found.” NBC News’ Peter Alexander has more details.

Members of the House Natural resources Committee argued after a Democratic member suggested an amendment that would ban lawmakers from carrying guns in the hearing room. Current regulation only allows members to have firearms in their offices.