Congress returns from recess with the pressing task of approving spending bills to avoid a government shutdown by September 30. Congress returns from recess with the pressing task of approving ...

Is a kid ever too old for recess? A new Florida bill inspired by a group of middle school students in Central Florida is at least looking to extend mandatory recess through a few more grade levels.

Lawmakers are coming back to D.C. this week after their August recess. Starting Tuesday, they'll be back on Capitol Hill and facing a long to-do list, with the risk of a government shutdown looming in ...