WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — A Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Labor, one of the agencies named in lawsuits over moves ...

Michigan labor officials say the state may have to step in to resolve disputes in the wake of cuts to the federal agency that normally handles private sector contract mediation. The comments came ...

Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary. By Apoorva ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, speaks in front of a white background. U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, speaks to ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in a bipartisan vote Monday, all but finalizing President Trump’s cabinet. The upper chamber voted 67-32 in favor ...

Two bills extending expired police and fire contracts are headed for a Senate vote after swiftly passing through committee. These bills, similar to one passed for teachers in 2019, are supported by ...

One of the big items on Congress's plate when it comes back in September will be passing appropriations bills to keep federal funds flowing, including money for health agencies and healthcare. And ...