The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

The federal government is on the verge of partially shutting down, with Senate Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

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More than 317,000 employees stopped working for the federal government in 2025, according to the Office of Personnel Management, giving a glimpse into how much the nation's largest employer has already changed its workforce. The majority of employees took ...

The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON ‒ The federal government is on track to reopen after the longest shutdown in U.S. history, but final votes are still needed in the Senate and then the House to end the 41 ...

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over after President Trump signed a bill passed by Congress on Wednesday night. The federal government is reopening. But after 43 days on pause, things may not return to business as usual right ...

The Constitution is clear on what the national government can do about poorly performing municipalities. Here, the Water and Sanitation Department details what those limitations are, how it is