Ever since the U.S. Social Security Administration opened its books to the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service, it has been able to stop and recover more than $31 million in improper

Washington gives CT billions of dollars annually, and lawmakers are watching how Trump could affect Medicaid, transit projects and education.

In the U.K., bond yields are surging and the local currency is falling, a combination that often spells trouble. Parliament on Thursday debated whether the chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, should make a statement regarding the growing pressure of borrowing costs on public finances.

Once Musk and Ramaswamy step into their roles, they'll have to answer for commitments they've made, such as firing employees and deleting departments.

If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.

A report on military compensation found that average pay across the enlisted and officer corps is comparable to their civilian counterparts.

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans Wednesday to help individuals while also making government more responsive and efficient, during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session.

Ever since the U.S. Social Security Administration opened its books to the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service, it has been able to stop and recover more than $31 million in improper Social Security payments to dead people.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's honeymoon includes legislation that would help some professionals who work in life, health and safety occupations buy their first homes. Rep. April Connors reintroduced her "Homes of Heroes," legislation, and on Tuesday House Bill 1022 was mentioned by Ferguson during his Wednesday inaugural address.

KEEP IT REAL: Real estate bigwigs mingled with the city’s political class at the Real Estate Board of New York’s annual gala Thursday night. And so many politicians were in attendance at the swanky Glasshouse on Manhattan’s West Side that Gov. Kathy Hochul quipped, “Is there anybody who’s an elected official who’s not here tonight?”

The Biden administration’s website devoted to reproductive and abortion rights quietly disappeared on Friday, three days before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes the oath office. A senior administration official said it was a protective move, so that the contents of the website would not be “lost to history” if the Trump team took it down.

A sign warns people to stay out of forest on a tract of privately owned land in 2024 near Alsea. A record 1.9 million acres of Oregon forests, shrubland and grass burned in 2024. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek stood before lawmakers Monday, Jan. 14, and talked about the ground under her feet.