In the dreamlike days between Christmas and the regular work week's return in the new year, it's easy to believe all things ...

By a matter of minutes, the federal government averted yet another shutdown. Fingers are again being pointed to determine ...

Russia is willing to work with President-elect Trump to help improve relations with Ukraine so long as the U.S. makes the ...

A government shutdown would snarl everything from security clearances ... The only sure thing is that if the shutdown occurs ...

The Federal Vacancies Reform Act sets the rules for presidents to tap acting officials to fill vacancies throughout the ...

Readers discuss a guest essay arguing that running government like a business would be disastrous. Also: Liberalism; a tech ...

A government shutdown kicks in when Congress can’t pass new funding for federal agencies. During a shutdown, the federal ...

TSA and air traffic controllers will have to work, but without regular paychecks. During a 2018-19 shutdown, many chose not ...

"No government employee, elected or appointed government official, or candidate for election or appointment to government ...

House Republicans put forward a new plan this afternoon in an attempt to avert a government shutdown. Their proposal, which ...

A government shutdown will set in at midnight if Congress doesn't come up with a bipartisan deal. Keep up with the USA TODAY ...