Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Senate Democrats overwhelmingly back advancing Laken Riley immigration bill with Booker and Kim voting no
The bill, which would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes, was the first to be voted on by the newly installed Republican-controlled Senate.
Senate votes to advance Laken Riley Act, and start debate on immigration bill
Thursday's vote to advance the Laken Riley Act does not guarantee the immigration bill will have enough votes to pass the Senate.
Senate Democrats Say They Will Vote to Advance Bill to Detain Migrants Accused of Crimes
Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain cr
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Thursday helped Republicans advance an immigration bill named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, but some experts are questioning whether they really know what they are supporting.
House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
Vice President-elect JD Vance to resign from US Senate seat ahead of inauguration
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JD Vance to resign Senate seat at midnight to become Trump’s vice-president; DeWine to pick his successor
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Matt Gaetz Mocked After House Applauds Fact He Won't Return to Congress
House members applauded an official announcement on Friday that former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz will not return ...
US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of crimes
More than half the U.S. Senate's Democrats joined with Republicans on Thursday to advance a bill that would require the ...
Vice President-elect JD Vance to resign from the Senate
Vance made his intentions known in a letter to Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who will choose his successor.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory, 4 years after Capitol attack
Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes ...
Donald Trump's victory formalized in front of a Congress led by Kamala Harris
Four years after the Jan. 6 riot, Kamala Harris oversaw a peaceful ceremony declaring Donald Trump and JD Vance the winners ...
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The 119th Congress — Day 1 — A Tale of Two Legislative Bodies and the Beginning of a Busy Year
The opening hours of the 119th Congress provided an interesting look at the two bodies of Congress, the United States House of Representatives ...
Sen. JD Vance announces his resignation from Senate, effective at midnight
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - U.S. Senator and Vice President-elect JD Vance plants to resign from his Senate seat at midnight, his ...
Here's what to expect when Congress convenes to certify the presidential vote
Congress is gathering for a joint session to certify the results of the 2024 election, the final step before President-elect ...
Elon Musk Is Meeting Secretly With China and Russia. It's Time for Congress to Rein Him In | Opinion
Winning the space race is far more important than remaining committed to any one contractor. U.S. decision makers should do ...