It’s important to consider how political satire helps defend democracy in ways that go beyond speaking truth to power.

WASHINGTON – Heather Campbell lost her job working for a food bank over the summer because of federal funding cuts. Her husband serves as an officer in the Air Force, but now he’s facing the prospect ...

The federal government has officially been shut down for a week now, and lawmakers don't seem any closer to opening it back up More Than 6K Arrested in FL Operation Marjorie Taylor Greene Blames GOP ...

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WASHINGTON — The congressional leaders couldn’t contain their concern. Essential government services were at risk. Needy children could suffer. Disaster preparedness was under threat. “You’re talking ...

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - French stocks and the euro fell while France's borrowing costs jumped on Monday, as the government collapsed within hours of being appointed, fuelling uncertainty over the ...

U.S. Senators are set to try again to pass a funding bill to reopen the government. Donald Trump health update issued after physical Prince William Fights Back Tears in an Emotional New Interview 4 ...

We look at where the willingness among Democrats and Republicans is to end the government shutdown, as well as U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean. We're joined now by NPR senior ...

Open the homepage for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and you’ll be greeted with a partisan message about the ongoing federal government shutdown. “The Radical Left in Congress ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, meeting with budget director Russ Vought on ...

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he’s working to determine which "Democrat" agencies will face cuts after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on a government funding package.