Government And Institutions

The U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace last month according to the Labor Department's April 2026 jobs report that was released on Friday.

The Trump administration announced expanded AI collaboration agreements with Google, Microsoft and xAI focused on security and AI evaluation.

Budget airlines are seeking $2.5 billion in federal aid tied to rising jet fuel costs after Spirit Airlines ceased operations when a bailout deal fell through.

Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for IRS refunds or reduced penalties from the COVID emergency period, but face a July 2026 filing deadline.

Improper federal payments hit $186 billion in fiscal year 2025, with Medicare, Medicaid and tax credits accounting for the bulk, a new GAO report finds.

The Treasury froze $344M in Iran-linked crypto, escalating pressure as officials warn Tehran could lose $170M daily with oil exports nearing disruption.

The DOJ is reportedly investigating four major beef companies in a criminal antitrust probe after Trump claimed meatpackers manipulated cattle prices.

The FAA announced scheduling reductions at Chicago O'Hare, limiting daily flights to curb delays and cancellations during the busy summer 2026 season.

States across the country push aggressive tax proposals this election cycle, sparking debate over property taxes, income taxes and state revenue plans.

A year into his tenure and despite what his feckless critics claim, President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson is delivering monumental wins for competition and consumers.

Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella proposed replacing the federal gas tax with a weight-based vehicle fee for road infrastructure spending.

The Labor Department released the March jobs report on Friday which showed the economy added jobs at a solid pace last month after an unanticipated decline in February.

USPS is reportedly planning its first-ever 8% fuel surcharge on packages starting in April as the agency faces a cash crisis and mounting financial losses.

U.S. national debt hits historic $39 trillion milestone, growing from $38 trillion in five months as deficits surge and experts warn of unsustainable pace.

USPS faces serious financial crisis and could run out of cash within a year without reforms, as Postmaster General asks Congress for financial help and policy changes.

Tax refund delays hit multiple states as New York, Idaho, Oregon, South Carolina and Washington, D.C., grapple with software issues from federal changes.

The FAA launched a groundbreaking pilot program testing electric flying cars and air taxis across 26 states, bringing futuristic transport closer to reality.

U.S. economic freedom score jumps 2.6 points in Heritage Foundation index, ending a five-year decline. America ranks 22nd globally in the annual report.

The U.S. economy shed jobs to start the year, and the Labor Department reported that employment decreased by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, when economists expected a gain of 59,000.

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions reach U.N. Security Council as diplomats exchange sharp words over Middle East conflicts and decades of proxy warfare.