WASHINGTON – The ongoing government shutdown is about to become the longest in United States history, even as millions of ...

The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP benefits, but will pay out only half the normal amount. But private and other public resources have been available for families needing assistance.

An online education program led to increased lung cancer screenings among a group of current and former smokers, researchers ...

New research finds most Opportunity Zone dollars flow to neighborhoods that were already booming. As governors redraw the map, local communities can help zero in on the “Goldilocks” zones.

The government shutdown is only becoming harder for Americans to bear. But Republicans and Democrats still have yet to strike a funding deal.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The government shutdown may not only affect food assistance programs but also other federally funded ...

President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster rule requiring 60 votes to move most ...

A Texas program intended to help small businesses owned by women, minorities and disabled veterans compete for government procurement contracts has been frozen by the Comptroller of Public ...

The Agriculture Department says it’s illegal to use a contingency fund to pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

Donald Trump’s MRI timeline isn’t adding up. A former White House physician has challenged the president’s retelling of his ...

Tennesseans will continue to receive WIC benefits such as supplemental groceries, at least for the time being, even as SNAP benefits are cut off.

Challenger Carrie Crews proposed building city-community partnerships to tackle small issues, like fixing the nonworking handicap button on the front door of the senior center. "We have this amazing ...