Colombian president calls for referendum on health and labor reforms that have stalled in congress
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Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
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If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds
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President Trump's address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term
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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.CBS News - 1d -
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to lead the Department of Labor, cementing another of President Trump’s nominees in bipartisan fashion. Senators voted 67 to ...The Hill - 1d -
McConnell criticizes and votes no on Trump Labor pick
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MLB's state of labor: What to know about 2026 CBA, including odds of salary cap, international draft, lockout
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Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.The New York Times - 5h -
Sens. Josh Hawley and Cory Booker reintroduce bipartisan child labor bill
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Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – business live
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