Government shutdown becomes longest in US history as impact felt nationwide
A 36-day US federal government shutdown, the longest ever, continues to disrupt services, delay flights, and force over 60,000 federal workers to work without pay.
GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid
The reconciliation bill reallocates over $150 billion from essential social services to militarization, impacting millions of Americans relying on aid.
Trump and Musk Are Trying to Dismantle Social Security From the Inside
In recent months, people trying to reach the Social Security Administration (SSA) have encountered website crashes, automatic hang-ups and hours-long waits on the phone or in person.