Republicans in the U.S. House rejected their own party's funding bill shortly before a looming deadline to avert a government ...

While Social Security checks are expected to continue during a shutdown, other SSA functions could be disrupted.

Senator Susan Collins says, “A government shutdown is never a good idea. It ends up costing taxpayers more money. It prevents ...

House Republicans are overwhelmingly dismissing former President Trump’s calls for a government shutdown in the absence of a ...

Recently the House of Representatives opposed a portion of the legislation known as the Save Act which focuses on preventing ...

WASHINGTON – As House Republicans remain engulfed by infighting and appear to be no closer to avoiding a government shutdown ...

Washington: The US House of Representatives on Friday unanimously approved a bill that aims to enhance Secret Service ...

After two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, Beirut was a city on edge, with people worried there were bombs in their bags or pockets. Victims’ relatives vowed retribution. By Hwaida ...

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