Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

Head Start, a free learning program for children from low-income families, is next on the chopping block as the government shutdown nears record length. More than 100 Head Start programs are in danger ...

WASHINGTON — The government on Thursday unveiled a new program to cut prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by tying prices to those paid in other countries. The announcement follows previous ...

The federal government shutdown has dragged into another week, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to ending it. Many federal workers have missed paychecks, including air traffic ...

Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, well-intended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward ...

The plight of 42 million food-stamp recipients is the federal-government shutdown’s most inflammatory issue. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to pay food-stamp benefits regardless. Team ...

This page reflects the news from the federal government shutdown on Sunday, Nov. 2. For the latest updates, read USA TODAY's live coverage for Monday, Nov. 3. WASHINGTON – It's not clear when millions ...

As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income ...