It would be a tough sell in today's Congress, but if passed, the bill would launch a nationwide basic income experiment for low-income Americans.

In August 2025, internet users shared a rumor that U.S. President Donald Trump had capped housing rental assistance to two years. The measure was a real part of the discretionary budget proposal for ...

Note: This story is part of a six-month investigation by USA TODAY-Southeast called "Segregated by Section 8," which followed public housing seekers and analyzed available data in new ways. Read more ...

More than 50,000 low-income families in Los Angeles are only able to afford the city’s high rents because of the Section 8 housing choice voucher program. But soon, those vouchers will cover less rent ...