Politics & Policy

Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.

Independence National Historical Park closed Wednesday on the first day of the shutdown.

State officials say they are open to sharing the data — if it isn't shared with other agencies.

The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

We break down the shutdown negotiations, the political risks for both parties, and the potential impact. How will a shutdown effect you? Who do you think will be blamed?

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown.

The bonds — issued by public agencies to fund infrastructure projects — are often favored by wealthy investors due to their low risk and the significant tax incentives.

NPR asked a judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9M grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.

City officials say the tax burden is disproportionately falling on residential properties in the lowest-income areas of the city.

The Democratic candidate for governor is defending her Navy service amid questions surrounding a cheating scandal during her time at the Naval Academy.

Democrats say Yass’ involvement in this year’s judicial retention races is only the latest example of his work to influence the judiciary for more favorable outcomes.

Survey finds local Black voters want candidates to “stand up” to Donald Trump.