Tag: the federal government
What is a government shutdown? Here’s what happens when funding runs out
Washington — Much of the federal government is on the verge of shutting down if Congress does not…
What is a government shutdown and why is this year’s threat more serious?
The federal government is once again on the brink of a shutdown, unless Congress can reach a funding…
White House threatens mass firings if government shutdown occurs
The White House is threatening mass firings in the federal government, on top of furloughs, if the government…
The government shutdown deadline is a week away. Neither party is backing down.
The federal government is on track to shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. After weeks of negotiations,…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act food assistance cuts come with hefty price tag for Tennessee taxpayers
Trump administration cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cost Tennessee taxpayers more than $100 million (Photo:…
Should a ‘Florida Springs National Park’ be created?
A Florida congressman’s proposal to stitch together a patchwork of springs in North and Central Florida into the…
Lawsuit between Kobach, Kansas governor heats up
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sued Gov. Laura Kelly and Department for Children and Families secretary Laura Howard…
UC takes heat for sharing student, faculty names with Trump administration
SAN FRANCISCO — UC Berkeley faced continued backlash Tuesday for its decision to disclose the names of 160…
DOJ sues Maine and Oregon for voter rolls
The Justice Department said Tuesday that is suing two states over their refusal to turn over complete voters…
Federal takeover of D.C. police expiring; National Guard to remain
Washington — The federal government's 30-day takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., expires Wednesday, although…
Appeals court rejects states’ challenge to probationary worker firings
Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by a group of states that…
Trump selects Airbnb co-founder as first government design head
President Trump selected Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia this week as the U.S.’s first chief design officer as part…