Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums
WASHINGTON — The first caller on a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of the…
GOP confronts voter fear over rising health care premiums
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first caller on a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of…
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not…
Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating…
Senate Republicans head to White House during shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White…
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump being held nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people will gather Saturday in…
Food assistance is safe through October but may be at risk if the shutdown continues
A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November…
Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security…
Speaker Johnson warns government shutdown could be longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in…
New Orleans voters to choose new mayor amid corruption charges
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans city councilmember Helena Moreno was elected mayor Saturday in the race to…
WIC program gets Trump tariff money to run during shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received…
Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is now CEO of the IRS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano was named to the newly created position of CEO…