The U.S. government is set to shut down next weekend unless Congress manages to strike a last-minute agreement to pass a funding bill before the March 14 deadline. The uncertain situation has left ...

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A battle is being waged in the quiet corners of government websites and data repositories. Essential public records are disappearing and, with them, Americans’ ability to hold those in power ...

Washington — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he'll vote to keep the government open as the chamber prepares to take up a GOP stopgap bill continuing government funding Friday.