The government shutdown has prompted private firms to release their own economic data, filling a gap left by the absence of official figures.

The US public’s approval of federal bodies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declined markedly over ...

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some US airports ...

The IRS implements contingency plans during the government shutdown, suspending taxpayer services while maintaining tax processing and criminal investigations.

As the federal government shutdown drags on into a second week, a critical animal recovery program based in Colorado has ground to a halt, delaying a reintroduction plan that could be crucial to the ...

With Republicans and Democrats dug in to their respective positions, it is not clear when Congress will restore government funding and end a shutdown that started October 1.

The release of the September jobs report was delayed due to the federal government shutdown, and private companies are using their own research to compile their own data. Economist Daniel Altman joins ...

It’s time for the U.S. to join the rest of the world in recognizing that governments should regulate safety but not run air traffic control.

When you're aboard an airplane en route to your destination, you may assume only pilots are in control. In reality, air traffic controllers — not just pilots — play a critical role. According to the ...

The U.S. has one of the highest child poverty rates among wealthy countries. Here’s a look at struggles kids living in poverty face, including access to food, healthcare and education.

Democrats say that's even more reason to extend the subsidies. If they expire, the Congressional Budget Office estimates 2 million people will drop insurance due to cost, leading to more uncompensated ...

The government shutdown stretched into Day 9 on Thursday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.