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 today.
The Hill

Helping Americans break free from government dependency

Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, well-intended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward ...
KSL

Government launches program to lower Medicaid drug prices

WASHINGTON — The government on Thursday unveiled a new program to cut prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by tying prices to those paid in other countries. The announcement follows previous ...
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 ...
Houston Public Media

The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

The federal government shutdown has dragged into another week, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to ending it. Many federal workers have missed paychecks, including air traffic ...