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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
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 enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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 ...
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After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction
The Democratic Party begins 2025 with several looming questions. Among them: who will lead its national party apparatus, and ...
John 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 ...
Senate Democrats urge Garland to preserve evidence from Trump investigations
Senate Democrats want the DOJ to preserve all records related to special counsel Jack Smith's probes into Donald Trump, they ...
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly presents new state budget to Republican-led House, Senate
Kansas budget director Adam Proffitt delivers Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's budget proposal to the Republican-led Kansas ...
OK Senate Democrats outline agenda on education, health, government and prosperity
The Senate Democratic Caucus announced its agenda for the upcoming legislative session on Monday.The caucus said it wants to ...
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 ...
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Former Senate Democrat Convicted of Bribery Reportedly Seeking Pardon From Trump
AP Photo/Seth Wenig Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who was convicted on federal corruption charges last year, is reportedly ...