The federal government will shut down at midnight on October 1 without action by lawmakers. Below are resources to learn what you need to know about shutdowns and the appropriations process.

President Donald Trump’s Republican administration says electronic payments and collections will speed up processing and cut ...

The Democrats have demanded to reverse the Medicaid cuts in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which was passed earlier this year.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the Federal Reserve meeting this week and what the expected interest rate cut could mean for the economy.

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will not raise stamp prices in January 2026, keeping First-Class Mail rates steady as ...

From condemning the Republicans to asking for pay to be withheld, here's the reaction for the 2025 government shutdown from Massachusetts politicians.