If all programs were included, decision-makers would have transparency and could better identify potential wasteful or duplicative spending," Dawn Locke said.

During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until ...

The new White House task force will withhold government funding for state and local benefits programs if their anti-fraud controls are viewed as lacking.

The President's efforts to slash the federal government have already impacted millions in the U.S. and around the world.

The federal government shut down on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to meet the deadline for a new spending deal, leaving ...