Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ stopgap funding bill from advancing in a 50 to 43 vote. The parties remain in a standoff over health care subsidies as the shutdown drags on.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Australia’s prime minister at the White House as senators return to Capitol Hill today amid the ongoing government shutdown. Follow for live updates.

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

The GOP-controlled House passed a bill earlier this month to extend government funding until Nov. 21, but the bill stalled in the Senate, where Democratic votes were needed to advance it. Democrats ...

Australian workers could see future pay rises come under threat if the country can’t solve one big economic problem, the RBA ...

Several factors affect your Social Security benefits, especially during the current unpredictable economic state, and your salary is just one of them. It’s important to note that your benefit amount ...