Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he will decide 'soonish' on run for governor
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Naya Young claims District 5 seat on Tampa City Council after runoff election
Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Trump slaps extra 10% tariff on Canada after Ontario airs anti-tariff ad
President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports by an additional 10% after an anti-tariff ad from Ontario aired during the World Series.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor
The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."
Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
New poll shows how Americans feel about Congress, Trump during government shutdown
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans feel about Congress as the government shutdown enters its third week.
Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests
A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.
Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'
During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.
Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds
A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.