Mississippi scours America for prison director as crisis rocks state
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce the group that will conduct the search.
'Bloated' NY government double the size, cost of Florida's: Study
Excessive spending could explain higher tax rates in the Empire State.
Nevada sees record level of tax revenue from marijuana sales
The Nevada Department of Taxation took in $9.8 million in October
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Canada move could cost taxpayers $1.3M per year in security expenses
On Monday, the queen announced she had agreed to grant the couple permission for a more independent life, including their wish to move part-time to Canada.
Federal budget deficit running 11.8% higher this year
The U.S. budget deficit through the first three months of this budget year is up 11.8% from the same period a year ago, putting the country on track to record its first $1 trillion deficit in eight years.
Buttigieg unveils $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Pete Buttigieg's plan targets 11 policy areas
Wilbur Ross at CES: We need to update highways to accommodate autonomous cars
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discusses how technology innovations and government spending overlap from CES in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Census Bureau set to hire 500K workers. Here’s how much you can make and how to apply
Hiring for U.S. census takers is underway with competitive wages.
Trump moves to undo Obama-era housing rules
The way local jurisdictions are required to promote fair housing would be redefined.
2020 Democrat Bennet knocks Green New Deal with $6 trillion 'Real Deal'
The proposals announced Thursday would be paid for by repealing much of President Donald Trump's tax cuts, increasing capital gains taxes in what Bennet calls a “smart wealth tax” and heightening IRS enforcement.
Trump’s to-do list in 2020
Here are five of the administration's 2020 goals.
Bill de Blasio pins NYC homeless crisis on Washington
New York City mayor: Trump has not shown any willingness to give us the tools we need, most especially Section 8 vouchers, which allow people to live in rental housing.
Ivanka Trump: Admin 'could' back Democratic family leave legislation
Ivanka Trump has focused on job training and paid family leave for American workers during her two years working in Washington.
Navy considers shipbuilding cuts for upcoming budget
The proposal would shrink the size of the fleet from today’s level of 293 ships to 287 ships, a far cry from the official goal of 355 ships established in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.
As Veterans Affairs mental health services increase, veteran homelessness decreases
This veteran is crediting an an increase in the VA's budget for the decrease in veteran homelessness.
Fragile Notre Dame Cathedral not out of danger, rector warns
One of the toughest parts of the cleanup effort is cutting down the 50,000 tubes of old scaffolding that crisscrossed the back of the edifice.
Space Force will start small but let Trump claim a big win
Space Force is part of the $1.4 trillion government spending package that Trump signed into law on Friday.
Police surveillance planes to fly above Baltimore in 2020
The flights will start in May and gather footage during the hours when the city experiences high rates of crime.
Are military members paid too much?
Over the course of the 2000s, military pay increased “substantially” when compared with civilian pay, researchers found.
Trump touts $738B defense spending bill
The bill will put $635 billion toward the Pentagon budget.