Here are 5 US government money programs available to Americans of all income levels. How many are you eligible for in 2026?

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

Great Society: Key Programs, Impact, and Legacy

Discover the major policies of the 1960s' Great Society, their impact on civil rights, education, healthcare, and how they ...
Minnesota Daily

Opinion: We depend on the government more than we think

We do not fully appreciate the impact the federal government has on our daily lives. As the government shutdown continues, we are beginning to feel the effects of not having government assistance. In ...
AOL

Head Start programs in danger after government shutdown funding lapse

Head Start, a free learning program for children from low-income families, is next on the chopping block as the government shutdown nears record length. More than 100 Head Start programs are in danger ...
PBS

Government shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start programs

As the government shutdown continues, several key programs are at risk. One of them is Head Start, the federal program that provides early childhood education, health and food support for low-income ...
USA Today

Treasury secretary says food benefits could flow by Wednesday; government shutdown recap

This page reflects the news from the federal government shutdown on Sunday, Nov. 2. For the latest updates, read USA TODAY's live coverage for Monday, Nov. 3. WASHINGTON – It's not clear when millions ...