The Latest Breaking News from Chuy García

Minimum Wage Shake-Up Explained: Why Smaller Firms Get Until 2038 to Reach $25 an Hour

The Living Wage for All Act aims to raise the US federal minimum wage to $25 by 2031 for large employers and 2038 for smaller businesses, tackling wage stagnation and rising living costs.

International Business Times UK · May 4

"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks

"The main feeling among members is a lack of trust in his strength and ability to strike a hard bargain."

Axios · Feb 5

Censures, indictments and a fire: The House returned after weeks and everything blew up

"The fire in the subway was a fitting end," said one lawmaker. "Embarrassing. Absolutely embarrassing."

Axios · Nov 22, 2025

House Democrats face internal conflict over "incredibly stupid" forced vote

Lawmakers are "very pissed" about the vote to denounce Chuy Garcia, one senior House Democrat said.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025

Chaos erupts on House floor as Democrat moves to condemn fellow party member

Gluesenkamp Perez was told by fellow Democrats, "You don't need to do this right now."

Axios · Nov 13, 2025

"Follow her example": Pelosi's retirement reignites Democrats' generational warfare

Several House Democrats said they expect Pelosi's former No. 2, Steny Hoyer, to retire next.

Axios · Nov 7, 2025

Don’t raise retirement age for airline pilots

Raising the retirement age to 67 from 65 would spark a chain reaction of pilots needing retraining and could end up raising costs for travelers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023

‘Chuy’ García endorses ex-rival Brandon Johnson for mayor, aiming to lock down progressive vote against Paul Vallas

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García endorsed Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor Friday, giving the Cook County commissioner a potential boost in the April 4 election.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 17, 2023

Puerto Rico Inches Toward Self-Determination

"At this point, it is pretty much a fact that Puerto Rico is a colony of the United States," says one observer.

Reason · Dec 4, 2022

Abbott blames Biden for migrant deaths

"If the border was 'open'" as Abbott claims, migrants wouldn't pack themselves like sardines in trucks, lawyer says

Salon · Jun 28, 2022