Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of ...

A new NBC News poll shows Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts.

Letters to the editor on Congress, child care bills, betraying Ukraine, investing in Washington students and destroying vital ...

DOGE's work is long overdue and fulfills the goals of a handful of frugal members of Congress over the years, writes Greg Ganske.

President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency and appointed Elon Musk to lead it without the approval of Congress. How it is funded is not clear. Without approval by ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Unlike Ponzi schemes, Social Security relies on a real asset, the taxing authority of the government, which in turn relies on the nation's productivity ...

Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how Social Security ...

This week's Letters to the Editor, featuring your views on both local and national politics, as well as salutes to pillars of ...

This week's Letters to the Editor, featuring your views on both local and national politics, as well as salutes to fellow ...

A scene from HBO's 'The White Lotus' highlighted a vibe shift in America, where even the entertainment industry has to admit ...

As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.