Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to ...

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

The federal government’s steward of funding for public broadcasting stations has sued the Trump administration over its pause ...

Once demolished in a move tentatively slated for this spring or early summer, the old Washington Mall will give rise to a new ...

During the real estate expo in Washington, Pa., it was announced that Costco will be key part of the redevelopment of the ...

The United States is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% ...

He said the introduction of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imported in the US on Wednesday was "disappointing". Speaking ...

The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

Hundreds of leases for offices and buildings will be terminated as soon as this summer at the behest of Elon Musk's DOGE.