Labor/Unions
Workers rights, unions, minimum wage
Lawrence unveiled a plan calling for federal AI safeguards, limits on data-center development and a jobs program funded by AI profits.
James presented proposals on tariffs, data centers, artificial intelligence and economic development at a forum for Michigan business leaders.
Mejia defended expanded health care and paid leave, criticized colleagues, and called for a global moratorium on AI.
McCormick supported the bill’s early procedural votes as Pennsylvania’s senators weigh its effects on the state’s college sports programs.
Fetterman supported the bill’s early procedural votes as Pennsylvania’s senators weigh its effects on the state’s college sports programs.
Lawler received Golden’s endorsement, which cited his work across party lines on legislation.
Golden endorsed Lawler, praising his bipartisan work on lobster regulations and other issues.
Everton Blair won a special election and was sworn into the House, where he will serve the remainder of the term.
Wilson introduced a bill that would let eligible workers take protected time off for children’s and grandchildren’s school and community activities.
Carter helped launch the caucus and said it would create an opportunity for Congress to prioritize creative and entertainment industries.
Salazar helped launch the caucus and said it would bring lawmakers and creative industries together to address their challenges.
Kamlager-Dove helped launch the caucus and said it would champion creative workers and keep the United States a global entertainment leader.
Wilson introduced a proposal to provide eligible workers with protected leave for children’s and grandchildren’s school and community activities.
Harriet Hageman introduced a resolution supporting National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
Friedman is helping lead the bipartisan push and argues that a national film tax credit would create jobs and keep production work in the United States.
Sanders warned about AI risks and called for stronger limits on its development.
Torres pressed the FAA on Ontario airport staffing and resources and challenged its proposed rule on crew rest.
Moore argued that a tax credit could help families with the costs of welcoming a newborn.
Dingell supported a newborn tax credit and emphasized that caregiving affects families across party lines.
Houlahan promoted a bipartisan paid-leave proposal and said she hopes lawmakers revisit it.
The Detroit News endorses Dingell for another term, citing her work on Michigan issues and advocacy for workers and the auto industry.
Lawrence now opposes Chinese vehicles entering the U.S. market, while remaining open to future technology partnerships.
Walkinshaw says he will push to add a federal employee pay raise to 2027 spending legislation.
Lawrence now opposes Chinese vehicles in the U.S. market, while leaving open the possibility of future partnerships.
Sessions is backing legislation to modernize AbilityOne and expand employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.
Hoyer is backing legislation to modernize AbilityOne and expand employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.
Scott sponsored the measure and said it is intended to keep jobs and investment in the United States.
Moran sponsored the proposed incentive and argued it would help keep American production jobs in the country.
Jackson trails Collins in the poll, though the article reports that a forecaster gives him a greater-than-even chance of winning.
A poll gives Collins a narrow lead in her reelection race, while the article also describes her recent breaks with President Trump.
Mejia said she and her team did not choose the image and praised the district’s Hispanic Heritage Month recognition.
Booker argues the bill would take away athletes’ rights and disproportionately harm Black athletes.
The article criticizes Salazar’s immigration proposal and quotes her describing industries that need workers.
Van Hollen and Elizabeth Warren challenged the agencies' leave restrictions and asked for data on their effects.
Warren and Chris Van Hollen challenged the agencies' leave restrictions and asked for data on their effects.
Casar is pushing for immediate action and says earlier proposals do not address the scale of AI-related problems.
Sanders is urging Congress and future presidential candidates to treat AI superintelligence as an urgent issue.
Shontel Brown joined striking hospital workers and said she had called on the clinic to negotiate.
Cantwell, a leading sponsor, points to rising athletics spending and says the bill would protect student athletes.
Cantwell has backed the college sports bill and says it would address rising spending while protecting student athletes.
Cantwell promoted the bill and cited rising support for college athletic programs as a reason for addressing sports spending.
Laurel Lee carried the prison staff safety measure in the House and said it would strengthen oversight and protections.
Cognetti’s positions and record as Scranton’s mayor are compared with Bresnahan’s on economic issues.
Bresnahan’s record and positions on taxes, affordability, and jobs are compared with those of his challenger.
Sanders introduced legislation to pause advanced AI development and create federal oversight.
Stratton’s primary victory and campaign make her the focus of a profile about her Senate bid and the possibility of a historic Senate class.
Rogers trails El-Sayed in the featured poll and is described as pursuing support from Democratic voters.
A Suffolk University poll found El-Sayed leading in the Michigan Senate race.
The editorial credits Carter with helping advance the TWICE Act and quotes his support for employment opportunities after incarceration.
The editorial credits Higgins with helping advance the TWICE Act and quotes his support for expanding access to transportation jobs.