David Malpass, a top official in the Treasury Department and frequent World Bank critic, is President Trump’s pick to lead the international finance agency.
Author: Michael Collins, USA TODAY
Furloughed workers to get back pay once government shutdown is over
President Donald Trump has signed legislation guaranteeing back pay to federal workers furloughed because of the partial government shutdown.
House Democrats will move to reopen government as partial shutdown enters its 13th day
Votes are scheduled on a package of bills to end the shutdown and give Congress and the White House more time to reach a deal on border wall funding.
How your holiday travel plans will be impacted by the partial federal government shutdown
Federal workers at the nation’s airports and borders remain on duty even as the partial government shutdown enters its fifth day with no end in sight.
A look at what public services will – and won’t – be interrupted during the government shutdown
The third federal government shutdown of Donald Trump’s presidency is now underway. Here’s a look at the public services that will – and won’t – be interrupted.
Senate passes bill to avoid government shutdown; House vote comes next
Nine federal departments will run out of money and shut down at midnight Friday unless Congress and the White House reach a deal to extend funding.
Will NORAD’s Santa Tracker still monitor St. Nick’s journey even if there’s a government shutdown?
NORAD’s Santa Tracker has monitored the Jolly Ol’ Man’s journey across the globe on Christmas Eve for more than 60 years.
America says goodbye: Everything you should know about George H.W. Bush’s state funeral
The nation’s 41st president, who died late Friday, will be honored at a state funeral that’s expected to draw former presidents and foreign dignitaries.
Why Trump tariffs on China not stopping theft of trade secrets
China’s theft of intellectual property is likely to be a topic of discussion when President Trump and Chinese President Xi meet on Saturday.
Once Republican red, Arizona turned purple in the midterm elections. Is it a fluke or a trend?
Democrats’ victories in the midterm elections signal that the state could become a key battleground state during the 2020 presidential race.