Grace Segers

With draconian cuts making it harder for low-income adults to access key federal nutrition and health programs, the projected Social Security shortfall could not be coming at a worse time.

With the Supreme Court allowing the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, national and local economies could feel the sting.

As food prices tick up and more Americans turn to credit cards to make ends meet, the indirect effects of the war in Iran could lead to families losing their financial stability.

Higher grocery prices have plagued consumers for years, with President Donald Trump’s war in Iran exacerbating the spike in costs over the past several months. But what began with higher prices at the check-out counter has given rise to another worrisome trend: escalating household debt of the kind that can strain the credit of ordinary families, diminish their long-term financial stability—or leave them more vulnerable to future economic shocks.

The early education, nutrition, and health program is a lifeline for poor kids. The Department of Health and Human Services wants to erase its standards.

Two decades ago, Republicans lost the House and Senate in a dramatic election. There may be similar political conditions in 2026.

Tens of thousands of Afghans are stuck in legal limbo as the Trump administration makes it more difficult for them to arrive in the United States and resettle.

Senate legislation for sanctioning Russia’s trading partners gives Trump too much power, and could easily backfire, say House Democrats like Gregory Meeks.

The rematch between Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s 2nd congressional district could be an early indicator on election night, analysts say.

This is what Republican voter disenfranchisement looks like.