Government
Republicans Try to Re-Define County Executive Duties After Democrat Elected
Incumbent Monroe County, New York county executive Adam Bello is the first Democrat to obtain the seat in 30 years. Now the Republican-controlled county legislature is allegedly seeking to limit his powers before he enters office.
Trump Energy Policies Could Affect Air Quality in 2050, Say Scientists
"The result is the United States gets dirtier air and we get to pay more money for the dirty energy being provided," Robert Ukeiley of the Center for Biological Diversity told Newsweek.
'Kill the Gays' Bill Revived by Ugandan Government
The Ugandan bill—colloquially known as "Kill the Gays"—was nullified in 2014 on a technicality but the government said it plans to resurrect the bill within a few weeks.
USDA Changes to Hog Slaughterhouse Rules May Risk 'More Contamination'
The updated procedures let meat companies kill pigs as quickly as they want and pass inspection responsibilities from government officials to plant employees.
Congress Urged to Pass Hong Kong Bill Enabling Sanctions on China Officials
"Hong Kongers are fighting for freedom, fighting for democracy, fighting for human rights," a pro-democracy activist said. "These are values that the United States stands for."
Donald Trump's Afghanistan Peace Plan 'Is Called Losing': Fox News Analyst
Negotiators are reportedly close to an initial agreement that will open dialogue between the Taliban and the Afghan government with a view to ending almost two decades of conflict.
Town Marks Easter With 'Idiotic' anti-Semitic Effigy
Interior Minister Joachim Brudzinski denounced the revival of the abandoned tradition, echoing condemnation across Poland and the world.
Government Spends $97 Billion in September Spree
The Defense Department spent $4.6 million on crab and lobster in September.
2019 GS Pay Scale Changes to Take Effect Early Spring
On February 15, President Trump signed a spending bill with a 1.9 percent pay increase for General Schedule employees.
Federal 2019 Pay Raise Update: Everything to Know
On Friday, President Trump signed a spending bill that gives Federal GS employees an average 1.9 percent pay raise, but when will the changes take effect? Find out everything you need to know about the 2019 GS pay scale, new localities, back pay and more.
How Can a President Be Removed From Office?
Donald Trump has weathered calls for impeachment for years. How easy is it to get rid of a sitting president?
Boehner Slams Trump for Following 'Knucklehead Caucus'
Boehner said he blamed "talk radio people" and "goofballs on the right" for criticizing the president when he appeared to come close to agreeing on a spending bill with Republican leaders.
Mexico: Murder Rate so High Life Expectancy Has Shifted
Impact felt of drastic increase in homicide between 2005 and 2015.
John McAfee Is Running for President
The antivirus software pioneer has been tweeting messages to his followers from a yacht that appears to be somewhere in the Caribbean.
OkCupid Funds Date Night for Government Employees
Government employees can get two free drinks at the "DTFund Date Night for Government Employees" event.
Senator Introduces Stop Stupidity Act to End Shutdowns
The legislation would "protect federal government workers from being used as pawns in policy negotiations."
Senate to Vote on Opposing Bills to Open Government
Both proposals will need 60 votes to advance, and it is unlikely either one will muster enough support.
Trump, Pelosi Back Into Respective Corners on Shutdown
With House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump vowing not to give in, the House and Senate will take diverging paths this week on spending legislation.
Tomi Lahren Picks Fight With Cardi B
In her latest bid for attention, right-wing provocateur Tomi Lahren took on Bronx-born hip-hop star Cardi B Sunday, sparking an argument over racism and "blind" support of President Donald Trump.
PayPal Offers $25M in Advances to Federal Workers
Federal workers who are PayPal Credit customers can receive a one-time cash advance of $500.
Air Travel Less Safe in Shutdown, Says Union Rep
"I would say it is less safe today than a month ago. Absolutely," Trish Gilbert, executive vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told CNN. "We do not have the professionals on the job.
Trump, GOP Increasingly Blamed for Shutdown, Poll Shows
The shutdown has become the longest in history, and 800,000 government workers missed their first paychecks on Friday.
Thousands of Child Brides Brought to U.S. Over Decade
Over 5,500 people were granted approval to bring spouses or fiancées under the age of 18 into the country between 2007 and 2017.
Do You Have to File Taxes During a Government Shutdown?
The bad news is during a shutdown, Smithsonian museums are closed. The good news is that now you have more time to file your taxes.
Protected Joshua Trees Cut Down During Shutdown
"There have been incidents of new roads being created by motorists and the destruction of Joshua trees in recent days," the park said in a statement.
The middle class pays taxes. The one percent profit
The wealthiest Americans used to pay for the government through taxes. Now they pay for the government by lending it money, with interest, and profit from the rest of us. This has to stop.
How the Shutdown May Be Making Americans Less Safe
Agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the Transportation Security Administration have been mostly shuttered since the shutdown began in December.
TSA Employees Protest Govt. Shutdown at Atlanta Airport
"The federal government should be a model employer for this country, but right now they're failing," American Federation of Government Employees TSA Council President Hydrick Thomas said.
Earth's Magnetic Pole Moving Fast, Baffling Scientists
he TWorld Magnetic Model set to be revised as the north magnetic pole moves from Canada toward Siberia.
MSNBC Host: Where Mitch McConnell is During Shutdown?
McConnell has said the Senate won't consider funding bills that President Trump won't sign.