Core programs will keep running because their funding is built into law. But a popular Medicare benefit has already ended, and local health centers may be at risk unless Congress acts soon.

The U.S. government began a partial shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress was unable to pass an appropriations bill before a key deadline.

A lot of government continues during a federal shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, will continue at least for the month of October.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

The government shutdown began at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after President Donald Trump and congressional democrats failed to reach a deal over government funding.

President Trump's attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud set off an unprecedented legal battle and carries significance for the Fed's monetary policymakers.

The current lower mortgage rate climate is reshaping affordability for borrowers taking out larger home loans.

A number of European countries have reported airspace incursions involving either Russian jets or, allegedly, drones recently.

A nearly-extinct fish has been spotted in Missouri's river basins. This fish's comeback is significant to scientists, and you might find it interesting, too.

HELOC costs are declining and could still fall further. Here's what a $70,000 HELOC could cost monthly right now.

To celebrate the release of "The Life of a Showgirl," Sirius XM recently debuted a Taylor Swift channel, Channel 13, that features every era of the singer's songs, including tracks from the vault and live cuts. The temporary channel will play the new album starting at midnight on Oct. 3.