A possible federal government shutdown is only days away as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30.

Every state has federal workers but numbers vary widely. See the breakdown and how many in your state may clam jobless benefits if government closes.

Congress has until midnight on Sept. 30 to strike a compromise and avoid a shutdown. Neither side seems to be budging.

The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.

As Republicans and Democrats clash over a funding bill, a partial government shutdown looms Oct. 1. Here's what happens during a shutdown.

The New York Times photographed and interviewed two dozen former federal workers from across the country to get a sense of what they left behind and what they face next.

State government officials are girding for the possibility of a federal government shutdown, and executive branch leaders have been instructed to summarize concerns about their ability to address payroll concerns and lay out their plans to protect Massachusetts residents and resources.

As we inch toward another government shutdown, many are wondering how they might be impacted. Here's what to know.

After a tumultuous year of staffing cuts, government employees now face the prospect of going without pay — or facing even more layoffs.

Colorado joins a multi-state lawsuit against HHS over federal funding conditions for sexual health education programs.

Over a third of the United States federal government's revenue comes from the country's four most-populous states, but they often get back less than they contribute. Known as "donor states," 19 states contribute more in federal taxes than they receives ...