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The government may shut down this weekend. Who’s hit, and what’s next?

Many are bracing for a stoppage that could last weeks.

7 months ago

Not again! Federal workers brace for another government shutdown

It’s a test not only of their ability to stay financially afloat, but also of their commitment to public service.

By Fatima Hussein

7 months ago

House Navy backer loses seat in midterms as other Democrats outperform

Several vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

18 months ago

As midterms approach, Americans are skeptical of federal government

Only 39% of people polled believe the federal government is effective at impacting people’s lives in a positive way.

By Federal Times staff

18 months ago

Pelosi vows more Ukraine aid amid brewing congressional fight

House Republicans say they'll look to scale back Ukraine aid if they win elections in the U.S. next month.

By Bryant Harris

18 months ago

Workers for 8 Democratic members of Congress file to hold union vote

The vote comes after the House of Representatives voted 217-202 in May to approve a resolution that recognizes congressional workers’ right to unionize.

22 months ago

GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead

In Monday night's vote, senators voted 50-48 against taking up the bill, well short of the 60 "yes" votes needed to proceed.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Trump DOJ seized data from House Democrats in leaks probe

Top Democrats called for an investigation on Thursday, June 10, 2021, after The New York Times reported that the Justice Department under President Donald Trump seized the communications data of members of the House Intelligence Committee.

3 years ago

Democrats charge OSHA isn’t protecting front-line workers

Democrats charge that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been “largely invisible” during the pandemic and has not found ways to combat it.

4 years ago

White House responds to trend of firing inspectors general

Sen. Chuck Grassley, an ally of the president, says that “without sufficient explanation, it’s fair to question the president’s rationale for removing an inspector general. If the president has a good reason to remove an inspector general, just tell Congress what it is."

4 years ago

Democrats protest removal of Transportation Department’s acting inspector general

Congressional Democrats are protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the Transportation Department’s acting inspector general, the latest in a string of actions by Trump to fire or replace government watchdogs.

4 years ago

Census Bureau site goes live as counting begins in earnest

The 2020 census is the first in which most people are being encouraged to answer the questions online, though people can still answer the questionnaire by telephone or by mailing back a paper form if they prefer.

4 years ago