How the government shutdown could impact the Philadelphia region
As the U.S. government enters a shutdown, Philadelphia area residents and businesses could feel effects locally – from federal workers missing paychecks to delays in services and enforcement.
As the U.S. government enters a shutdown, Philadelphia area residents and businesses could feel effects locally – from federal workers missing paychecks to delays in services and enforcement.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
Democrats wary support may be sliding among typically loyal voters in New Jersey governor's race
With weeks to go in New Jersey's high-stakes governor's race, key members of Democrats’ diverse coalition, including union and Black leaders, have been raising concerns — even when they’re not supposed to.
With weeks to go in New Jersey's high-stakes governor's race, key members of Democrats’ diverse coalition, including union and Black leaders, have been raising concerns — even when they’re not supposed to.
Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
How could flights be affected by a government shutdown?
If Congress fails to pass a funding bill, airline officials say flights could suffer delays and reduced capacity under a government shutdown. As of now, chances for a last-minute funding deal appear slim, raising the risk of agencies shutting down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
If Congress fails to pass a funding bill, airline officials say flights could suffer delays and reduced capacity under a government shutdown. As of now, chances for a last-minute funding deal appear slim, raising the risk of agencies shutting down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
Former FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statements, obstruction
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction.
Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers
The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.
The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.
House meets threshold to force vote on Epstein files
A special election in Arizona gives the U.S. House enough support to force a vote that could compel the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
A special election in Arizona gives the U.S. House enough support to force a vote that could compel the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ seeks to indict former FBI Director James Comey
Trump sees Comey as one of his biggest political adversaries, and has long sought retribution for the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump sees Comey as one of his biggest political adversaries, and has long sought retribution for the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Nearly 8 in 10 voters say the US is in a 'political crisis': survey
A new Quinnipiac University national poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the U.S. is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.
A new Quinnipiac University national poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the U.S. is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.
Kamala Harris' inner circle crafted a 'Red File' contingency plan a year before Biden dropped out: book
Vice President Kamala Harris' brother-in-law Tony West created a succession strategy 1 year before President Joe Biden dropped out.
Vice President Kamala Harris' brother-in-law Tony West created a succession strategy 1 year before President Joe Biden dropped out.
Trump administration rehires federal employees laid off by DOGE
Government employees have until the end of this week to accept or decline their reinstatement, with their return to work set for early October.
Government employees have until the end of this week to accept or decline their reinstatement, with their return to work set for early October.