Judge considers forcing the Trump administration to keep funding SNAP food aid during shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Thursday will consider a motion that would require the…
How the government shutdown impacts health insurance shopping
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking…
Pressure builds on Congress to end the government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week…
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…
More anti-abortion pregnancy centers offer medical services as clinics close
Pregnancy centers in the U.S. that discourage women from getting abortions have been adding more medical services —…
California union floats idea of taxing billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major union announced a proposal Thursday to impose a one-time 5% tax on…
Health care compromise seems far off as shutdown persists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both…
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…
Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Energy said Thursday it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to…
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…
North Carolina effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people
RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5…