During a government shutdown, all federal agencies and services that officials do not deem "essential" must stop working. Many employees are also furloughed.

The Senate this week unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act in a surprise vote, which could boost momentum for an idea floated by President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign. If enacted, the ...

A bipartisan bill that passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous vote on May 20 could mean no income tax on tips for bartenders and restaurant workers, as well as other occupations that rely heavily on ...

President Donald Trump’s signature “one big beautiful bill” promises to let workers keep more of what they earn by making tips and overtime wages — tax-free. In a state like Pennsylvania, where ...

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued an unsigned order that allows the Trump administration to resume large-scale layoffs of federal workers. This action lifts a lower court injunction that had ...

Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers ...