TOKYO - The yen weakened to a two-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as attention in Japan turned to who may join the cabinet of fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi after her party leadership victory. The ...

Democrats believe health care is an issue that will resonate with a majority of Americans as they demand an extension of ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Three days into the federal government shutdown, Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin is still ...

As of May 2025, 655,940 Missourians rely on SNAP benefits, roughly 10% of the population. In Arkansas the number of people enrolled is lower at 239,748, but the since the population is lower, the ...

The FAA anticipates the airport will be without air traffic controllers until 10 p.m., though they are trying to bring in ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are "ready to sit down to work things out," ...

With the government shutdown in its 6th day, there are concerns about WIC funding if the shutdown is prolonged.

Democrats are conditioning their support for a short-term funding patch on extending the health subsidies that lessen the ...

Because both SNAP and WIC are state programs, the offices are still open and the participants do still have benefits they can use.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers that flights could be delayed because of the shutdown and that there has been a slight uptick in air traffic controllers who have called in sick ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a popular destination in western North Carolina, is facing a partial closure due to the ongoing government shutdown, which could disrupt the region's tourism ...

As the country nears its second week without funding, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property have remained operational.