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Michigan MI-7 Election 2026: Republican incumbent Tom Barrett is up against Democrat William Lawrence in key US House battle
Michigan MI-7 campaign spending 2026: Republican incumbent Tom Barrett, Democrat William Lawrence and Green Party candidate Shane Dedrick are contesting Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the November 3 US midterm elections. Barrett is banking on his military background and record in office, while Lawrence is focusing on healthcare, affordable housing, workers' rights and childcare.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made $18 million last year, middle of the tech CEO pack
Dario Amodei made $18 million last year as CEO of Claude AI developer Anthropic, the company's IPO filing shows, putting him in the middle ranks of top executives at major technology firms in terms of compensation.
College sports gets its Congress moment: Inside the Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act was passed by the US Senate, setting federal rules for college athletics. This legislation governs how athletes can earn money, transfer schools, and receive revenue. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration and potential amendments. Supporters argue that federal law is necessary to stabilize college sports and prevent further litigation.
Trump administration illegally cancelled $7 billion solar programme, US judge rules
A federal judge ruled that US President Trump's administration unlawfully canceled a solar energy grant program. The judge found the Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its authority when rescinding grants. This program aimed to expand solar energy in low-income communities across the nation. The court vacated the EPA's termination of the Solar for All program. The EPA is currently reviewing the decision and considering an appeal.
Average pay of CEOs of S&P 500 companies rose to record $22.8 million following Elon Musk's nearly $1 trillion compensation, AFL-CIO finds
Elon Musk's compensation is setting new benchmarks for S&P 500 executive pay. Average CEO pay rose significantly, even as employee wages are facing pressure from artificial intelligence and labor board policies. Shareholder support for special executive awards is showing signs of decline.
Trump administration starts laying off over 4000 federal workers amid US government shutdown chaos
The Trump administration has begun laying off over 4,000 federal workers amid the government shutdown, with job cuts impacting agencies like Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security. This move follows threats to reduce the federal workforce during the funding impasse, drawing criticism and legal challenges from labor groups.
Disney shareholders demand reasons for Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Report
Walt Disney shareholders, including the American Federation of Teachers and AFL-CIO, are demanding documents related to Jimmy Kimmel's recent suspension. They are questioning whether Disney's leaders properly fulfilled their fiduciary duties when they benched Kimmel following his controversial remarks.
Who is Lori Chavez-DeRemer, US Secretary of Labor
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to become the U.S. Secretary of Labor in Trump's second term. Her confirmation could shape labour laws and union rights. Chavez-DeRemer has a history of supporting labour policies but has aligned with Republican priorities. Her diverse background adds to Trump's Cabinet, but her stance on workers' rights remains uncertain.
U.S. judge rules against blocking Elon Musk’s DOGE from Labor Department systems amid union concerns over government oversight and data access
U.S. Judge declines to block Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing the Labor Department’s systems, marking a legal win for Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative. The court ruled against the AFL-CIO’s lawsuit, stating the union failed to prove immediate harm.
US judge declines to block Elon Musk's DOGE from Labor Department systems
A federal judge has declined to block Elon Musk's government cost-cutting department from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor's systems, despite concerns about sensitive information. The AFL-CIO, representing 800,000 workers, alleges Musk could misuse the data. While the ruling is a setback, the union plans to provide more evidence to support their claims.
Elon Musk's DOGE faces legal battle over access to sensitive Labor Department data: Why it’s a major concern for worker privacy and government transparency
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is encountering significant legal hurdles as it seeks access to sensitive information within the U.S. Department of Labor. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a major labor union, has filed a lawsuit to prevent DOGE from accessing the department's systems.
Apple to disclose AI plans later this year: CEO Tim Cook
Tim Cook said that the iPhone maker sees "incredible breakthrough potential for generative AI, which is why we're currently investing significantly in this area. We believe that will unlock transformative opportunities for users when it comes to productivity, problem solving and more."
Apple shareholders reject AI disclosure proposal
The proposal, which was defeated at the firm's annual shareholder meeting, was put forth by pension trust of the AFL-CIO, the largest American labor union federation, which also proposed AI measures at other technology companies.
US regulator denies Apple, Disney bids to skip votes on AI
In notices dated Jan. 3, the US Securities and Exchange Commission rejected requests by the iPhone maker and by the entertainment giant to exclude from their upcoming annual meetings calls for reports on their use of AI.
Microsoft, AFL-CIO reach deal on AI, labor neutrality
The two sides will also work together on the future of artificial intelligence, in a first-of-its-kind partnership on AI and the future of the workforce as business and labor grapple with the impact of the technology.
Joe Biden to visit Philadelphia as a speaker at the AFL-CIO convention on Tuesday
President Joe Biden will visit Philadelphia on Tuesday to speak at the AFL-CIO convention, bringing together 57 unions to debate, set course, and pass a vote on resolutions for the labour movement's future.
Satya Nadella among 9 American CEOs to meet President-elect Joe Biden
The president-elect and vice president-elect will meet with business and labour leaders to discuss the economic recovery and building back better in the long term, the transition said.
CEOs quiting advisory councils out of 'embarrassment': Donald Trump
A majority of them left after criticism mounted over the US president's less-than-encouraging response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville.
Bring Jobs Home Act will make it less attractive for US companies to outsource jobs to India
The US Senate is set to consider a Bill backed by Obama that has the potential to make it less attractive for US companies to outsource jobs.
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