Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters as Republicans work to pass an interim spending ...

Like any home or business, the federal government must pay its bills: Congress has little time to prevent a government ...

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming ...

The U.S. State Department said it will install a senior diplomat to oversee its 1,300-strong embassy in Beijing and consulates in China while Washington's ambassadorial pick David Perdue awaits Senate ...

Government shutdown deadlines — and even full-on shutdowns — aren’t new for Washington, but this time, with federal funding ...

Former Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo has announced her candidacy for state Senate District 26, a seat that will open up next year with current Sen. María Elena Durazo not seeking reelection. Carrillo, ...

The Trump administration withdrew the nomination of Dave Weldon for the top job at the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Is Michigan ready for a new way of voting? 'Mayor of CandyTown' mock election in Ann Arbor shows what's possible.

Students graduate from Oregon State University. U.S. Senate Democrats are demanding to know why applications for repayment ...

Facility fees charged for hospital care have grown more common for routine check-ups and procedures, consumer advocates say.

Texas towns and cities will face a water shortage by 2030 if a historic drought hits the state. Already, the water supply faces outdated infrastructure, climate change and increased demand from a ...

Lawmakers are preparing to dump Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed tax hikes on cigarettes, marijuana, and sports gambling, as well as advance a plan to issue $600 million in bonds for a new Cleveland Browns ...