How will the Global Polio Eradication Initiative deal with the changes made by the Trump administration at a crucial time in trying to rid the world of the poliovirus.

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

As most Americans following current events know, the U.S. federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2025 due to ...

Globe Santa hears from families whose struggles reflect three of the biggest news stories of the year, including the federal government shutdown.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a major piece of the U.S. social safety net used by nearly 42 million, or about 1 in 8 Americans, to help buy groceries. FDA restricts use of ...

The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for educators, wondering how long grant money will last and who can help ...

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, families who rely on SNAP benefits are preparing for the possibility that ...

Figuring out how a bill becomes law, how state and local government functions in Connecticut, or how to run for political ...