The Senate has adjourned until Monday, prolonging the government shutdown for several more days.

It comes amid a government shutdown and concerns that the United States is sliding toward authoritarianism.

Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s customer b...

Target announced on Thursday that it planned to cut roughly 1,800 corporate jobs in an effort to become more efficient, as a new chief executive is set to take over the retail giant early next year.

Target has reported flat or declining comparable sales — those from established physical stores and online channels — in nine out of the past 11 quarters.