Program is shrinking as compliance rules reshape who can access federal contracts, raising questions about opportunity and ...

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 ...

It’s easy to assume that government entitlement programs and the social safety net are designed exclusively for low-income households. But that’s not true. Many government programs are designed as ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the major policies of the 1960s' Great Society, their impact on civil rights, education, healthcare, and how they ...