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Senate, Laken Riley Act

Senate Democrats boil over Laken Riley missteps

The Laken Riley Act is roiling the Senate Democratic Conference, as senators believe their party bungled immigration and border security in 2024 but aren’t happy about the swift passage of a bill

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Senate passes Laken Riley Act over Democratic Party opposition

The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The vote for final passage of the Laken Riley Act was 64-35,

Trump, Senate and Cabinet

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Fox News · 5h

Dems 'absolutely stalling' confirming Trump Cabinet: GOP senator

Okla., explains how Democratic senators are using 'stall tactics' in confirming President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on 'The Story.'

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Senate Republicans ‘full steam ahead’ on Trump’s Cabinet picks

The possibility of recess appointments, which would allow some nominees to be confirmed without a vote, is on the table.

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A Democratic split-screen for the new Trump term: From the Politics Desk

Bills on abortion and immigration provided a glimpse into how Democrats will approach the second Donald Trump presidency.

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Senate Democrats call for immigration, border security talks with Republicans

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are requesting input in talks on a budget ...

Lessons from a losing campaign: a Senate hopeful reflects on Democrats' failures in 2024

Democrats were unable to communicate their policy wins and in turn lost control over every branch of government ...

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CNN Poll: Most Democrats think their party needs major change, while the GOP coalesces around Trump

In the wake of the 2024 election, most supporters of the Democratic Party say it needs to make significant changes and that ...

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Senate panel blocks GOP voting limits, advances ballot reforms

The Democratic-controlled Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Tuesday afternoon struck down several ...

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Treasury nominee Scott Bessent clears key Senate hurdle on way to likely confirmation

Treasury Secretary designee Scott Bessent’s nomination advanced past a key Senate committee Tuesday, teeing up his likely ...

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‘Illegal, partisan games’: Michigan Senate Dems threaten lawsuit against House GOP over bill delays

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has yet to consider nine bills approved last session because House Republicans are withholding the ...

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Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary ...

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Virginia Senate approves first step to get abortion and marriage on 2026 ballot

For the set of amendments to make it before voters in 2026, it will need to be passed by both chambers of the state legislature again next year.

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Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s ...

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