Federal prosecutors added six death-penalty charges against an Afghan national accused of killing a West Virginia National Guard member in a Washington attack last November.

The Trump administration transfers the Education Department's special education programs to Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department.

Forecasters predict a quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season, but proposed federal funding cuts to weather and emergency agencies could hamper states' ability to respond when storms do strike.

New Mexico's reported low SNAP fraud rate masks widespread failures to investigate allegations and collect data, according to a legislative analysis that found the state disqualifies recipients at a rate 250 times lower than the national average.

Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting threatens to upend election preparations nationwide, creating logistical challenges especially for rural areas with limited resources.

Alaska's elections division removed retired teacher Dan Sullivan of Petersburg from the U.S. Senate ballot, ruling his candidacy was filed to confuse voters rather than represent a genuine campaign.

Social Security's trust funds will run dry in 2034 unless Congress acts, forcing Nevada seniors to lose about $300 monthly in benefits, AARP Nevada warns.

Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have gradually raised the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour by 2029.

A federal bill backed by more than 30 female lawmakers would guarantee 12 days of paid leave annually for reproductive health conditions including menstruation, menopause, miscarriage and fertility treatments.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser charges taxpayers hundreds of dollars to see the full cost of his federal lawsuits, raising questions about transparency as he runs for governor.