Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

The US is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history and partisan frustrations remain high on Capitol Hill.

Just like the other federal workers affected by the government shutdown and working without pay, Sabatino -- who has an 8-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son with autism -- said she is struggling to meet her basic needs.

The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a federal judge’s order to provide full SNAP benefits for November. The high court agreed.

While the ongoing government shutdown continues to strain families across the Sacramento region, it's not just people feeling the pinch — pets are, too.

The mood among consumers darkened in November as the government shutdown dragged on, according to a new survey released Friday. The University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index fell to 50.3 in a preliminary November reading, down from 53.6 in the prior month. That’s the lowest level since June 2022, which was the lowest level on record.

After an opening procession of protesters from Portland’s frog brigade, U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter — wearing frog earrings — took the podium before a crowd of more than 100 people at a North Portland town hall Saturday morning.