House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now move to the Republican-controlled Senate, which will take the measure up on Friday.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate will vote to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, a GOP-led bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration that has attracted support from Democrats.
Democrats side with GOP in Senate vote to advance Laken Riley immigration bill
The Laken Riley Act cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Thursday after Democrats overwhelmingly crossed the aisle to vote in favor of proceeding to debate the Republican-led bill that would crack down on illegal immigration.
House passes Laken Riley Act, requiring deportation of undocumented immigrants for minor crimes
The 264-159 vote to pass the Laken Riley Act would change federal law to require Immigration Customs and Enforcement to detain and deport undocumented immigrants who have committed minor crimes, including shoplifting and burglary.
84-9: Senate advances Laken Riley Act, to more easily detain undocumented immigrants, to a final vote with Dem votes.
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Laken Riley Act passes US House | Here's what it proposes
The United States House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a bill designed to tackle illegal immigration, named after Georgia student Laken Riley, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. The Laken Riley Act was designed by Republicans to increase resources for border security,
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Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives
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'A clear message': Here's the immigration bill in response to murder of Laken Riley
Immigration officers would be required to detain people who are in the country illegally and commit even nonviolent crimes.
How long will flags be half-staff? Jimmy Carter's death prompts national day of mourning
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Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker after GOP mutiny threat dissolves
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In divided US House, top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries aims to keep some grip on power
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Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...
In a first, 6 Indian Americans take oath as members of US’ House of Representatives
Together, they form the informal ‘Samosa Caucus.’ The term, coined by Raja Krishnamoorthi, refers to the group of ...
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Indian Americans Achieve Historic Representation in US House Of Representatives
For the first time in history, six Indian Americans have been sworn in as members of the United States House of ...
Trump inauguration 2025: Schedule of events, how to watch
Tickets to Trump's inauguration are free and available only through members of Congress. Can't get one? Here's how to watch on TV or live stream.
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Accountability or Coercion? State GOP leaders pressure East Texas representatives to align with House speaker pick
Attorney General Ken Paxton and Abraham George, the Chairman of the Texas GOP, were in Tyler on Monday as a part of a ...
House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress
The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his ...