Government programs

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 8-week low

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its…

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Trump’s freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world…

3 months ago

Trump throws Senate GOP budget bill in turmoil as Vance heads to Capitol Hill to meet with senators

WASHINGTON -- No sooner had Senate Republicans voted to begin work on $340 billion budget bill focused on funding the…

3 months ago

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for nutritious…

3 months ago

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce…

3 months ago

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor calls for tax cuts, push back on Trump’s tariffs

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday proposed cutting taxes by nearly $2 billion, echoing a priority…

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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

WASHINGTON -- Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the…

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‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ is a political fight older than the nation. Here’s what to know

ATLANTA -- Good-government advocates, anti-tax conservatives, politicians of various stripes and everyday Americans grouse about “waste, fraud and abuse” across…

3 months ago

Federal funding freeze disrupts rural organizations supporting foster youth, job growth

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After surviving teen homelessness and domestic violence in West Virginia, 23-year-old Ireland Daugherty was finally feeling stable:…

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Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

WASHINGTON -- A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut…

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