During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

It’s easy to assume that government entitlement programs and the social safety net are designed exclusively for low-income households. But that’s not true. Many government programs are designed as ...

Editor's Note: The following news report is from NBC News The U.S. government will shut down this weekend unless Congress comes up with a plan and acts soon.Federal funding expires when the clock ...

Federal grant programs provide essential financial support for individuals and nonprofit organizations seeking to implement community-focused initiatives. Understanding these funding sources and their ...

Welcoming a baby is joyful and expensive, and navigating benefits can feel like a part-time job. Many families leave money and services on the table because the rules feel confusing or the forms look ...

Few voters likely expected President Donald Trump in the first weeks of his administration to slash billions of dollars from the nation’s premier federal cancer research agency. But funding cuts to ...