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How a government shutdown could affect you

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies.

Biden calls for more oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides

By Matthew Daly, Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Biden is trying to navigate between energy companies that have pressed for greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who have urged Biden to shut down new offshore drilling in the fight against climate change.

Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices. But measures of underlying inflation slowed in the latest sign that overall price pressures are still moderating.

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour. The raise takes effect April 1.

Economy grows 2.1 percent estimates government, unchanged from previous projection

By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

By David Koenig, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The union went on strike Sept. 14 when it couldn't reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.

WATCH: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg holds briefing on impact of possible government shutdown

By News Desk

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that air travel will remain safe in a shutdown, but that the training of new air traffic controllers will stop and 1,000 trainees will be furloughed.

Is broadband an essential utility, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case

By Associated Press

The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile broadband service to its status as an essential telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act.