When operations depend on government staffing and appropriations, fragility grows. When operations depend on the private ...

The first sign of major layoffs occurred in February, when nearly 25,000 probationary workers were laid off. Since then, a ...

President Donald Trump's second term sparked major political controversies in 2025, from the longest government shutdown in ...

Members of Congress are always campaigning and focused on how they can receive more attention on social media, rather than ...

The 3-mile stretch from Pearlington into Louisiana closed in May 2022 after inspectors realized the 1930s-era bridges were not safe. Louisiana lacks the money to replace them, leaving communities who ...

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history strained food banks across Middle Tennessee as families, federal workers, and SNAP recipients struggled to put food on the table.

American Airlines Capt. and Allied Pilots Association spokesperson Dennis Trajer said the government shutdown impacted air ...

Gold and silver prices continued to climb, with silver rising more than 4.5% to $74.88 an ounce. Gold was up 1.1%. Both precious metals have risen this year as investors have looked for safe havens ...

The Fed’s favored inflation gauge — called the personal consumption expenditures index, or PCE — climbed to a 2.8% annual ...

Looking back on the year ​through ​those fleeting moments gives us a chance to reflect on the world, ​and to endeavor to ...

One of the defining themes of the past 11 months, and certainly one most pertinent to the climate beat, was “attacks on science and expertise,” which seem likely to continue into 2026.

Congress faces critical January deadlines as lawmakers return, with government funding for 2026 unresolved and only eight ...