As employers encounter labor shortages, Biden administration unveils playbook for training workers
Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.
Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Gates will be locked and park rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down
Most of the more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public, but the governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to keep some of the most iconic parks open with state funding, including Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
Most of the more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public, but the governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to keep some of the most iconic parks open with state funding, including Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
11 legislators sue state of Michigan for changing election laws, violating constitution
The lawsuit says that enacting measures like no-excuse absentee voting and same-day voter registration should have involved state lawmakers.
The lawsuit says that enacting measures like no-excuse absentee voting and same-day voter registration should have involved state lawmakers.
Senate unanimously passes resolution to reinstate formal dress code after Sen. John Fetterman controversy
A bipartisan resolution passed the upper chamber with unanimous consent for a formal dress code.
A bipartisan resolution passed the upper chamber with unanimous consent for a formal dress code.
House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
Congress moves into crisis mode as time runs short to prevent government shutdown
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to legislators on war progress as some GOP support softens
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
Republicans clash with Attorney General Merrick Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
The GOP used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday to instead grill the attorney general about a special prosecutor's investigation of Hunter Biden.
The GOP used a routine oversight hearing on Wednesday to instead grill the attorney general about a special prosecutor's investigation of Hunter Biden.
Detroit Democrat a 'no' vote on repealing abortion restrictions in Michigan
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Hunter Biden goes on offensive against Republicans. That may be tricky for the president
Hunter Biden is arguing in a lawsuit against the IRS that although he is the son of the president, he shouldn’t be treated differently than anyone else.
Hunter Biden is arguing in a lawsuit against the IRS that although he is the son of the president, he shouldn’t be treated differently than anyone else.
President Biden and Brazil's Lula meeting in New York to discuss labor, climate
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
Biden urges world leaders at UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'
The president is trying to rally support for Kyiv’s effort to repel a nearly 19-month-old Russian invasion that has no end in sight.
The president is trying to rally support for Kyiv’s effort to repel a nearly 19-month-old Russian invasion that has no end in sight.
Donald Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' inciting anger from key Republicans
The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.
The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.
Republicans propose short-term spending bill as government shutdown approaches
The proposed short-term bill would keep the government open until late October.
The proposed short-term bill would keep the government open until late October.
Michigan advocates rally for passage of laws that would disarm convicted domestic abusers
Advocates are gathering Monday around Michigan to push for the passage of laws that would prohibit domestic abusers from possessing firearms.
Advocates are gathering Monday around Michigan to push for the passage of laws that would prohibit domestic abusers from possessing firearms.