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McDonald’s Retreat on Fighting Wage Increases Shows the Tide Is Turning
McDonald’s will no longer lobby against local, state and federal efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Trump Reportedly Pushed to Drop Asylum Seekers in Democratic Sanctuary Cities
The White House reportedly considered dropping migrants off in Democratic districts as a supposed “punishment.”
As Deadlines Loom, Immigrants Seek Escape From “Temporary” Status
The American Dream and Promise Act would offer the security of permanence in the country they consider home.
Treasury Department Fails to Meet Deadline to Hand Over Trump’s Tax Returns
The defiant tone of Mnuchin's letter was foreshadowed on Tuesday when he appeared before the House Committee.
Texas GOP Bill Would Apply Death Penalty for Obtaining Abortion
The proposed legislation would criminalize abortion without exception and would classify the procedure as homicide.
Trump Is Rewriting the Rules to Favor the Pipeline Industry
Fossil fuel pipelines are the real-life point of conflict in the debate over our climate and our energy future.
Congress Is About to Ban the Government From Offering Free Online Tax Filing
A bipartisan bill would make permanent a program that bars the IRS from developing its own online tax filing services.
Kentucky Becomes 25th State to Protect Pregnant Employees at Work
Pregnant workers should now be able to ask for accommodations without fear of losing their jobs or being penalized.
AOC Calls Out GOP for Attacking Green New Deal While Supporting Oil Subsidies
She also slammed Republicans for fervently criticizing the resolution without appearing to have read the document.
Trump Reportedly Told Border Patrol to Refuse to Let Migrants Into the US
The president's increasingly erratic immigration rhetoric comes as he is carrying out staff changes.