Labor unions and Democrat lawmakers rallied in Harrisburg on Monday in support of a $15 minimum wage bill, reigniting a battle that’s raged for 15 consecutive years. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour—the same as the federal rate—and lower than all surrounding states.
President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal calls for $163 billion in sweeping cuts across the federal government, earning praise from House Republicans crafting this year’s appropriations bills. While not a finalized plan, the 46-page proposal reflects conservative priorities long championed by the GOP, including cuts to abortion providers, climate spending, and gender ideology programs.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a high-impact visit to Camp MacKall and Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday, meeting with U.S. Army Special Forces and military intelligence leaders. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between national intelligence and military operations to enhance national security.
A record-breaking 7,750 people made a public profession of faith in God during a massive baptism event Saturday in Huntington Beach, California. The “Baptize California” movement, now in its second year, drew thousands to the beach to participate in what organizers are calling the largest single-day baptism in U.S. history.
Illegal aliens willing to leave the United States voluntarily can now cash in on a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative backed by President Donald Trump. The self-deportation program offers $1,000 and a one-way flight home to those who verify their departure using the CBP One mobile app.
Three South Korean defense companies, supported by their government, have presented Canada with an unsolicited military upgrade proposal worth up to $25 billion. The package includes advanced submarines, artillery systems, and armored vehicles, aiming to modernize Canada’s aging defense infrastructure. The move comes amid tensions between Canada and the United States, prompting Canadian leaders to consider alternative military partnerships.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Hawaii’s “sensitive places” concealed carry ban. The...
