A new law, effective July 1, has resulted in an increase in minimum wage rates across 15 states and cities, benefiting millions of U.S. workers. The wage hikes come as a response to the ongoing rise ...

On July 1, 2025, several states in the U.S. implemented a minimum wage increase, impacting over 880,000 workers. While not all will benefit, these changes are significant for many.

Speaking with guest Senator Bernie Sanders, Rogan said the minimum wage in the U.S. is "ridiculous" and "insane." ...

More U.S. cities and states are raising their minimum wages, with several now exceeding $20 an hour, reflecting a growing ...

The Labor Department says the goal is to deliver on President Trump’s commitment to restore American prosperity through ...

Just over half of U.S. states have minimum wages above the federal rate, but higher wages often accompany a steeper cost of living. Compare the minimum wage by state for more insights.

Our research indicates pay can increase to $15 an hour in low-wage states without losing jobs. Incomes will also grow, and fewer children will grow up in poverty, write Anna Godoey and Michael ...

The bill, introduced by Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri last week, seeks to double the current federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. In response to a reporter's question on the plan, Trump ...

A $15 minimum wage, for example, would increase pay for 17 million U.S. workers by 2025 and raise 1.3 million individuals above the federal poverty threshold.

More than 17 million Americans could see their income rise if the $15 minimum wage now in the COVID relief bill passes Congress. We hear from some of those who would be impacted by a minimum wage ...

The federal minimum wage is paid to a shrinking number of US workers – and a growing chorus of economists and employers agree it’s out of step with today’s reality. The US minimum wage has ...

A U.S. national minimum wage rise is now seen more likely in the wake of Democratic gains in Tuesday's midterm Congressional elections, but views are mixed on whether this will help the economy.