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Trump finalizes 1% federal pay raise for 2026

President Donald Trump’s executive order marks the final step of the process to make the 2026 federal pay raise official for most civilian employees.

Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Here’s how the day unfolded.

President Trump's order also calls for expanded research and access to CBD, a legal and increasingly popular hemp-derived ...
The American Prospect

Another Mass Staffing Purge at the VA

Up to 37,000 positions may be dropped, with the VA transformed into a facilitator for outsourcing, sources tell the Prospect.

How Graham Platner’s complicated past shapes his run for U.S. Senate

His flamethrowing approach won him early momentum in the race. He’s endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a progressive icon, ...

What Is the 'Warrior Dividend'? Trump’s Proposed $1,776 Checks for Military Personnel, Explained

The Trump administration revealed that eligible service members will receive a $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” this month, although ...

Senate passes defense bill with 3.8% pay raise for Robins AFB troops | Here's what that means

Robins AFB troops score 3.8% pay raise in Senate defense bill, amplifying base's $4B+ boost to Houston County economy.

Fact check on President Trump’s speech: Inflation, wages and the military dividend

In his address Wednesday night, President Donald Trump promised a $1,776 dividend to those in the military and touted his ...

Tennessee troops to get 3.8% raise under 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

Tennessee is set to benefit significantly from the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to U ...
Tucson Sentinel

The Senate just passed a new $900 billion defense bill. Here’s what’s in it.

The Senate voted 77-20 to pass the final version of the 2026 defense bill that authorizes a record $900 billion in military spending — $8 billion more than initially requested in President Donald ...