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Trump criticizes California $20 fast food minimum wage
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald's Impact Summit at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov. 17, 2025.
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In blow to Trump, federal judges block new Texas congressional map
A panel of federal judges has blocked Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map — which made five districts in the state more favorable to Republicans...
The Politics Hour: Virginia’s newly elected U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw and D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen
Fairfax voters this week overwhelmingly elected Democrat James Walkinshaw to succeed the late Gerry Connolly in Congress in Virginia’s 11th district. Walkinshaw, who was...
Department of Energy cancels $7.5B of clean energy projects in mostly blue states
The Department of Energy said Wednesday night it was canceling 321 awards worth $7.56 billion that were largely focused on clean energy.
The agency...
Shutdown spin wars: Health care for Democrats, culture wars for Republicans
Democrats are entering the government shutdown blaming their rivals for rising health care costs. Republicans are countering by leaning into culture wars and attacking...
Vance heads to Indiana after Republicans warn White House of stalled redistricting push
President Donald Trump’s mid-cycle redistricting push is on the verge of stalling in Indiana, top state Republican officials have warned the White House, and...
