WASHINGTON ‒ The federal government shut down at midnight as President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats blamed each other for failing to reach an agreement in a bitter standoff over funding ...

Leaders in Jefferson City were elected to serve the people, not Donald Trump. Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA Our state’s so-called “leadership” also contributes to something far more sinister: an increasing ...

Grijalva, who was elected to succeed her late father in the House following an Arizona special election last week, has yet to be sworn into her seat due to the government shutdown. With the House of ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want the National Guard in his state because the Trump administration's efforts have made Chicago less safe. We’d like to hear from you about how you’re ...

In a recent news conference, Gov. Kevin Stitt floated the idea of changing the way Oklahoma selects its top education leader. Instead of electing the state schools superintendent, as our Constitution ...

IN keeping with my theme on structural reform, and lasting and meaningful anti-corruption, there is a lot we could learn and follow from Governor Eli Remolona Jr. and the Monetary Board. Also ...

A federal judge in Oregon has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard into Portland after the president announced he would send in ...

The threat of a government shutdown looms over Washington this week, as President Donald Trump was set to meet with key congressional leaders at the White House on Monday, Sept. 29, less than 48 hours ...

The latest numbers we could find from December of last year showed there are more than 23,000 Kentuckians with federal jobs. Some of those employees could be placed on furlough or be required to work, ...

As a government shutdown looms, Cincinnati's federal workers brace for possible disruptions As a government shutdown looms, Cincinnati's federal workers brace for possible disruptions As a government ...

The effects of a shutdown tend to unfold in stages. Every department, agency and congressional office made contingency plans. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington The government shutdown that ...

The U.S. Postal Service is not affected by a government shutdown as it does not rely on congressional funding. A government shutdown would halt services like environmental and food inspections, close ...