The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress missed its September 30 deadline to pass new funding. Nearly 42 million Americans who depend on the Supplemental…
For over 70 years, the presidential autopen has operated quietly in the White House. The machine uses a real pen to replicate a president's signature on everything from constituent letters…
A massive piece of legislation is working its way through Congress that could reshape American…
The financial and professional lives of millions of federal workers have been thrown into uncertainty.…
Mental health affects one in five American adults, and that number likely increased during the…
To many Americans, the federal government is just an "alphabet soup" of agencies. We hear about the FBI, EPA, NASA,…
In the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution that would fundamentally…
In a move that sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, a federal grand jury in Maryland on October 16,…
The White House is the seat of executive power and one of the nation's most secure facilities. Its physical form…
In October 2025, the long-simmering tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated dramatically, pushing the two nations to the…
Every four years, the American political landscape braces for its marquee event: the presidential debate. The news media often frames…
The rhythmic clang of a fire alarm, the urgent command to "drop, cover, and hold on," the quiet tension of…
Historically, government shutdowns have served as legislative leverage, used by one party or branch to compel the other to agree…
Editor's note: This article discusses hypothetical vaccine guidance for the 2025-2026 season. Some events described have occurred (RFK Jr.'s appointment,…
The Supreme Court has two ways of doing business. Most Americans know the first: the merits docket. This is where…
On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration signed a presidential proclamation that imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa…
For more than 50 years, quarterly earnings reports have set the rhythm of American capitalism. Every 90 days, publicly traded…
Deep within the White House, just steps from the Oval Office, lies the National Security Council. Officially, it serves as…
You can receive Social Security retirement or survivor benefits while still employed. However, if you begin receiving benefits before reaching your Full Retirement Age (FRA), specific rules limit how much…
Whether you're shipping products nationwide as a small business owner or sending gifts to loved…
Getting a U.S. passport is your ticket to international travel, but understanding the associated costs…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the cornerstone of federal wage and hour law…
Every year, 48 million Americans get food poisoning. That's one in six people. While the…
The opioid crisis is not a crisis of willpower or character. It is a public health emergency rooted in the…
Navigating Social Security benefits doesn't have to be complicated. This guide breaks down the application process for Retirement, Disability, and…
Receiving a notice that your claim for Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been denied can be…
The frustration of long lines at airport security and tedious customs processes after international flights are common travel headaches. These…
The Goals Behind WIOA The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act was signed into law on July 22, 2014, marking a…
With a budget of approximately $6.8 trillion in fiscal year 2024, the U.S. federal government is one of the largest and most complex entities in the world. It handles everything…
When Congress debates cutting federal spending or enacting new national standards, a critical question arises: Who ultimately pays the price? While decisions made in Washington manage the federal budget, their…
In October 2025, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency in response to a wave of federal immigration raids. Officials said the raids were causing severe financial hardship for…
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to permanently terminate thousands of furloughed federal employees during the government shutdown that began October 1, 2025. The move thrusts…
As of October 16, 2025, the United States federal government remains in a partial shutdown. The impasse began at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, marking the 11th time in…
President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a grand triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. Officially called the "Independence Arch" but quickly nicknamed the "Arc de Trump," the project would link…
With Argentina facing another financial crisis ahead of crucial midterm elections, the Trump administration has announced a potential $40 billion economic support package. The White House framed the move as…
As of October 2025, the Supreme Court is poised to issue rulings in two cases that could fundamentally reshape American democracy. At stake is the future of the Voting Rights…
Recent debates about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have raised questions about whether the agency could be weaponized to target political opponents or party donors. This analysis explores the controls…
In October 2025, Politico exposed thousands of racist, sexist, and pro-Hitler messages exchanged in a private chat group among Young Republicans leaders. The revelations forced a familiar cycle: condemnation, deflection,…
The concept of a singular "American" public education system is a myth. The United States operates more than fifty distinct K-12 education systems, each governed by a unique combination of…