federal government

‘This is about life and death’

U.S.
Amanda Smith

In a move that advances the country’s commitment to environmental justice, the Biden Administration announced new government regulations that strive to reduce ...

New York Has a Budget Trick to Try on the Federal Government

Politics
Amanda Smith

ALBANY, N.Y. — Facing increased Medicaid enrollment and a cash crunch across New York’s health care system, Democrats in Albany hope to ...

Where’s the money to fix Cahokia Heights’ broken sewer system? Residents want answers

U.S.
Amanda Smith

A BND series focused on bringing transparency and accountability to local news coverage. Our reporters dig deeper to deliver fast facts about ...

Canadian governments commit millions to landfill search for remains of slain Indigenous women

World
David Turner

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Canada’s federal government and the provincial Manitoba government agreed Friday to spend tens of millions to help search ...

Argentina’s president condemns threat by provincial governor to cut energy supplies in dispute

World
David Turner

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The government of Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei on Monday condemned a threat by the governor of ...

Government Is Snooping on Your Phone

Trending
Sarah Wilson

The government and private companies spy on us. My former employee, Naomi Brockwell, has become a privacy specialist. She advises people on ...

US Congress scrambles to pass stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

Politics
Amanda Smith

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday will aim to approve a stopgap measure keeping the federal government ...

President Joe Biden orders US flags lowered in memory of former first lady Rosalynn Carter

Politics
Amanda Smith

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — President Joe Biden has ordered that U.S. flags on federal government buildings and property will be lowered to ...

US picks 31 regional hubs to spur tech innovation

Politics
Amanda Smith

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Monday named 31 U.S. regional technology hubs from 370 applicants, making the areas ...

Tennessee GOP is willing to reject millions in funding, if it avoids complying with federal strings

Politics
Amanda Smith

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican leaders are escalating their calls to reject millions of federal dollars rather than comply with requirements ...