1 big thing

The minimum wage state of play

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We’re in the longest period of time since the minimum wage has been created that it hasn’t been adjusted. You’ve probably heard the progressive and Congressional Democrats argument for a $15 an hour federal minimum wage. Now, some Republicans are responding with a proposal to raise it to $10 an hour by 2025.

  • Plus, what we’re just learning about security around the Jan. 6 insurrection.
  • And, how Home Depot is a proxy for the housing markets.


    • Guests: Axios' Sarah Mucha, Courtenay Brown and Glen Johnson.

    Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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    • GOP senators unveil $10 minimum wage hike proposal
    • What Home Depot tells us about the country's housing boom
    • Ex-Capitol security chiefs say they didn't receive FBI memo warning of Jan. 6 "war"
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