Hegseth is scrutinized by Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense…
Trump’s Education Dept. must restore mental health grants, judge rules
The Trump administration must release millions of dollars in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health…
US hits $38 trillion in gross national debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed…
Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day
NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose Wednesday following another topsy-turvy day on Wall Street. The S&P…
Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
Social Security payments, federal benefits go electronic Sept. 30
An employee holds a blank U.S. Treasury check before it’s run through a printer at the U.S. Treasury…
Democrats dig in on health care as threat of government shutdown looms
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters as Senate Democratic leaders hold a press conference…
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly…