In Rucho v. Common Cause, Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for a 5-4 majority, said that although extreme partisan gerrymandering may seem reasonably "unjust," the Constitution provides no ...

The Supreme Court on Monday heard argument in Monsanto Co. v Darnell, a complex dispute over whether a federal law governing ...

The federal debt passed an uncomfortable milestone this year, outgrowing the entire U.S. economy. That poses risks, but policymakers show little sign of addressing it.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has allowed the Trump administration's plan to offer federal workers "deferred resignations" to continue, lifting a previous court order temporarily pausing the ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential changes to federal retirement benefits that are included in proposed legislation that is moving through Congress. The key word is “proposed” because since ...

The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly ...

The Federal Reserve manages the nation's monetary policy and regulates the financial system to influence the cost and availability of money and credit. By adjusting the target for the federal funds ...

Late last year, Eric Hamm was feeling uneasy about his job security. He was working as a maintenance mechanic at Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas and aware of President Donald Trump’s plans ...

Stay updated with the latest news on the U.S. Federal Reserve. Get comprehensive coverage and analysis of the Fed's monetary ...

Federal workers who are either furloughed or required to keep working without pay during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown express concern about the impact on their finances, their colleagues and ...

The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Many federal workers have missed paychecks, including air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid.

Chaos, frustration, and a deep sense of unease have swept through countless federal offices ever since President Trump announced a blanket return-to-office mandate. For many employees, it feels like ...