The government could shut down in less than a week. Here's what you need to know

The government runs out of funding as the clock strikes midnight from Tuesday, Sept. 30 to Wednesday, Oct. 1. To avoid that ...

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is a Thorn in the GOP’s Side, but on Its Left or Right?

The congresswoman from Georgia once known for being a MAGA diehard has increasingly broken ranks with Trump and the GOP.

What's in — and what's missing — in the new U.S. strategy for global health

After months of aid cuts, the State Department has released a 35-page document detailing how it plans to roll out global ...

What's open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025? What to know

While Indigenous Peoples' Day is not recognized as a federal holiday, it is considered a holiday in certain cities and states. Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, though it is "one of the most ...