Biden signs executive order raising federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Caitlyn Jenner's son Burt deletes social media as siblings reportedly 'embarrassed' by her Calif. Governor bid
Caitlyn Jenner's oldest son appears to be distancing himself from social media to avoid 'political discussion' amid the Olympian's bid for Calif. governor.
Caitlyn Jenner's oldest son appears to be distancing himself from social media to avoid 'political discussion' amid the Olympian's bid for Calif. governor.
Pennsylvania population lag costs state a US House seat, electoral vote
Pennsylvania will have one fewer electoral vote to offer candidates in the next election and one less representative in the U.S. House due to lagging population growth.
Pennsylvania will have one fewer electoral vote to offer candidates in the next election and one less representative in the U.S. House due to lagging population growth.
Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defense
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.
Census 2020 results: Texas, Florida gain congressional seats, California loses one for first time
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.
DHS to begin internal review of potential domestic violent extremism threat within agency, Mayorkas says
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas plans to put a team together to begin an internal review of the Department of Homeland Security for possible threats of domestic violent extremism within the agency.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas plans to put a team together to begin an internal review of the Department of Homeland Security for possible threats of domestic violent extremism within the agency.
Biden pushes for labor unions with executive order establishing new White House task force
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing a new White House task force aimed at promoting labor unions across the country.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing a new White House task force aimed at promoting labor unions across the country.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak in Pennsylvania amid 2024 presidential run speculation: report
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Armenian Genocide: Why Biden’s recognition could inflame political tension between US and Turkey
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
President Biden becomes first US president to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide
President Joe Biden has become the first United States president to officially recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
President Joe Biden has become the first United States president to officially recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
Walter Mondale, former Vice President and Senator, dies at 93
Walter Mondale passed away in Minneapolis Monday at the age of 93, his family says.
Walter Mondale passed away in Minneapolis Monday at the age of 93, his family says.
Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor
Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for governor of California.
Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for governor of California.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
Bill to prevent retail shutdowns in disasters passes Pa House
The Pennsylvania state House gave divided approval to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, in a Republican-sponsored bill.
The Pennsylvania state House gave divided approval to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, in a Republican-sponsored bill.
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‘Isolationist,’ ‘nativist’: George W. Bush sharply criticizes GOP in rare interview
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
Judge criticizes Rep. Maxine Waters, calling her Chauvin trial comments 'abhorrent'
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, who is Black, told the crowd she wanted to see a murder conviction against Derek Chauvin for Floyd’s death.
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, who is Black, told the crowd she wanted to see a murder conviction against Derek Chauvin for Floyd’s death.