Government

"Marketplace’s" Kai Ryssdal visits a low-income district of the tourist mecca, where a federal grant will improve transportation and safety.

The U.S. government is obligated by treaty to provide certain services to tribal nations. Shutdowns force tribes to take on those costs.

A recent working paper took a deep dive into where PPP funds ended up. Marketplace’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell argues the results highlight a much bigger challenge for policymakers.

Groups large and small are vying for a piece of the pie and seeking lobbyists' help in influencing senators.

Chinese video game companies hit a snag with regulatory pause in the world's biggest video game market.

There were about 4.1 million contractors working for the U.S. government in 2017.

The Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers to end the shutdown. And to do it, they'll need to reach across the aisle.

The economic effects have been largely obscured by the holidays, but will start showing up soon.

“The shutdown hopefully will not last long,” said President Trump.

Newly elected politicians are giving a behind-the-scenes look at Congress, on social media.