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School enrollment was already expected to plunge by 2 million kids by 2030. Education experts say deporting immigrant families, many with school-age children, is making the crisis worse.

Twenty years ago, Army Staff Sergeant Phillip Trezza deployed to Iraq as a medic. He speaks with his teenage daughter about some of his toughest moments.

The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.

Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.

The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.

A new report finds generational wealth is widening the divide between homebuyers and those priced out. The median age of first-time buyers also remains at a record high.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.

A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.

Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like books, streaming services and high-priced items like musical instruments and sewing machines.