Trump scraps key Biden-era policy that increased minimum wage for federal contractors
In 2021, Joe Biden used his power to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour. Four
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Steve Benen
19:20
On Russia, Trump rejects public attitudes and takes new Kremlin-aligned steps
Several recent polls found most Americans believe Donald Trump’s policy toward Russia needs to change. The Republican is instead making
Steve Benen
19:20
At Trump’s insistence, pro-democracy media outlets suddenly go silent
For generations, the Voice of America has countered authoritarian propaganda with independent news. That's apparently no longer a White House
Steve Benen
22:21
Federal prosecutors withdraw from investigation targeting GOP’s Andy Ogles
Last week, Andy Ogles unveiled a proposal to allow Donald Trump to run for a third term. This week, prosecutors
Steve Benen
01:28
Final jobs report of the Biden era shows strong U.S. growth
As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office, he's leaving behind an extraordinary success story on American job growth, whether
Steve Benen
20:21
Trump has reason to thank Biden for leaving him a healthy economy
When it comes to the economy, the Republican president-elect won't express any gratitude toward the Democratic incumbent, but he probably
Steve Benen
23:21
In 2024 cycle, election workers face ‘incomprehensible’ threats
It’s difficult to fully appreciate the degree to which Donald Trump has poisoned our politics, but we can start with
Steve Benen
21:00
On secret chats with Vladimir Putin, Trump changes his tune
Last week, Donald Trump denied that he and Russia's Vladimir Putin have spoken in recent years. This week, his position
Steve Benen
20:58
Home state paper: Hawley is possibly ‘the worst sitting senator’
The editorial board of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said Republican Josh Hawley is "quite possibly the worst sitting senator in
Steve Benen
23:38
Despite reality, Vance says Trump was impeached over Russia scandal
JD Vance insisted that Donald Trump was impeached over the Russia scandal. I know this guy is new to politics,
