The last government shutdown was the longest in nearly 50 years. Here are all the recent shutdowns in one chart

The US federal government remains shut down with a spending deal to reopen still out of reach on Capitol Hill. Here’s how ...

Fiscal disaster scenario during shutdown sends GOP scrambling for new spending plan

House and Senate Republicans are beginning to discuss a new plan as their current funding measure is set to hit its deadline ...

What schools stand to lose in the battle over the next federal education budget

Education researchers warn budget proposals from the White House and House Republicans would impose steep cuts on some of the nation's most vulnerable students and disadvantaged school communities.