There’s plenty of drama on the 2026 congressional agenda, from Obamacare to Venezuela. But lawmakers will probably manage to ...

Numbers from the Office of Personnel Management give a glimpse into how much the federal government has already changed its ...

The President's efforts to slash the federal government have already impacted millions in the U.S. and around the world.

The two-week holiday recess, a contentious health care debate and discharge petition showdowns are squeezing the House’s ...

Congress will have to reach another agreement to avoid a government shutdown in early 2026. That could prove a challenge with midterms coming up.

President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is ...

Someone made hundreds of thousands of dollars off a well-timed bet on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's political future.

Washington — The more than 1.4 million federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday, while others will have to ...

Gaps in data because of the government shutdown make a hash of the latest federal reports on inflation and economic growth.

Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. With travel delays looming going into the Thanksgiving holiday ...

Government proposals aim to improve road safety while maintaining older drivers’ independence, and may also include higher ...