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R.F.K. Jr. Wants to Overhaul the F.D.A. How Would Scientists Change It?

While some agree with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the agency needs reform, their ideas for fixing it are very different from his.

Congress Approves Spending Package After Political Drama

President Biden signed the spending bill early on Saturday, ensuring that there would be no lapse in government funding.

Biden Signs Spending Bill, Finalizing End to Shutdown Drama

President Biden’s signature, while technically coming after the midnight deadline for a shutdown, ensured that there would be no lapse in government funding.

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect the Economy

A short lapse in funding would probably do only modest damage. But it could send a troubling signal about government dysfunction.

Which Federal Workers Would Be Affected by a Government Shutdown?

A shutdown would impact more than two million federal employees.

Elon Musk’s Growing Political Influence

Readers discuss his role in the government shutdown negotiations. Also: Trump austerity; G.O.P.’s future; clean energy; guns and young people.

Trump Says Shutdown Should Happen on Biden’s Watch, Not His

The president-elect is eager to evade responsibility for the consequences of a potential shutdown even as he blew up a bipartisan deal that would...

Here’s What Could Happen in a Government Shutdown

With a funding deadline approaching, workers are bracing for the possibility of a disruptive holiday season, which could include longer wait times for travelers.

Trump’s Criticism of Spending Deal Raises Fears of Government Shutdown

The president-elect weighed in against the mammoth spending package after Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy had spent the day attacking it and warning Republicans...

Watchdog Group Seeks Records on DOGE’s Talks With Agencies

State Democracy Defenders Fund, founded by a former ethics official from the Obama Administration, asked 16 federal agencies if they had heard from Elon...

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