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Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
Ten US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of theft
Ten U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes needed on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft.
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
10 Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Advance Laken Riley Act
Ten Senate Democrats joined Republicans Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, making way for final passage of the bill as soon as next week.
US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of theft
U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft, days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to power.
Laken Riley Act clears final Senate filibuster, teeing up passage for Trump’s first day
A final vote in the Senate is likely to be on Jan. 20, when Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The Laken Riley Act would ...
Senate Democrats Ramp up Pressure on Biden to Delay TikTok Ban
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to Biden urging him to extend by 90 days a deadline for Chinese-owner ByteDance ...
Senate Democrats circulating memo alleging Bessent tax dodges
The memo called out millions of dollars in losses Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent claimed related to his investment ...
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick ...
Katie Britt bill inspired by Laken Riley clears another hurdle in Senate vote
“The American people spoke loud and clear on November 5,” Britt tweeted Friday. “They said they would no longer put up with ...
Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats
When Democrat John Fetterman got elected to the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, many backers had hoped he’d challenge the status quo.
Democratic senator confirms Schumer privately urged Biden not to run for reelection
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, the top Democrat on the Finance Committee, confirmed on Friday that then-Senate Majority Leader ...
Top Senate Intel Democrat ‘flabbergasted’ by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he was “flabbergasted” Thursday by the ...