The budget deal in Congress cut off a funding source for local initiatives involving child care, health care and housing.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismant l ing the Department of Education.

In an executive order, President Donald Trump directed McMahon “to take all necessary steps" to close the U.S. Education ...

Trump signed an executive order aimed at eliminating the Department of Education. It's likely to face lawsuits and pushback ...

Host Jon Stewart ribbed another Oregon politician for using an expletive in a segment on "The Daily Show" this week.

The base’s frustration with the party has mounted following the government funding fight, as Democratic lawmakers seek ...

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer’s week just got worse as the embattled party leader faces more pressure to resign.

An executive order the president signed Thursday directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to prepare the 45-year-old agency ...

Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Jared Golden uphold Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Susan Collins and Sen.

Schumer, 74, is not up for re-election until 2028, which would mark the 30th anniversary of his initial election to the ...

Chuck Schumer was questioned by the panel for backing a Republican-supported spending bill when he appeared on the talk show ...

The Colorado senator’s remarks are a more subtle jab compared to the barrage some House Democrats have launched against the Senate Democrat leader.