Politics

New Bills and Policies

Updated 2026-06-25 21:40 UTC 3 sources Neutral

Several new bills and policies are being proposed. A bill calls for a $25 minimum wage, while lawmakers in Washington discuss taxing high earners to fund Social Security.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles
The Verge
Thanks to the component crisis, it's a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro - which Framework's CEO has called the "MacBook Pro for Linux users" - the company shared good news on Thursday that might mean yours will cost less […]
2026-06-25 21:23 UTC
The Hill
While it's way more than the current federal minimum wage, data shows it may not be enough for some.
2026-06-25 20:59 UTC
CNBC
High earners may only contribute Social Security payroll taxes for part of the year. As the program faces funding woes, some lawmakers say that should change.
2026-06-25 21:20 UTC
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