House GOP bills have a shot this Congress, but Senate may not have the time
With a GOP trifecta, 12 House Republican priority bills have a chance to become law. But the Senate will need to block off floor time for other priorities.
Laken Riley Act heads to Senate after House passes a GOP-sponsored bill
The Laken Riley Act has passed the House but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Here's what to know.
How every House member voted on the Laken Riley Act
The House passed a measure that would require the detention of any undocumented immigrant charged with theft or burglary as its first piece of legislation in the new Congress on Tuesday afternoon. The Laken Riley Act,
Full List of Democrats Who Voted for Laken Riley Act
The bill allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes.
Border state Democrat Ruben Gallego backs GOP's Laken Riley Act ahead of Senate vote
Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is backing the GOP's Laken Riley Act, joining two other Democrats who have pledged to support it during a floor vote on Friday.
U.S. House approves Laken Riley Act over opposition from majority of Democrats
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Laken Riley Act to require federal authorities to detain illegal migrants who have been convicted of theft and related crimes.
House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The bill, named for a nursing school student who was murdered by a man in the country illegally, passed the House last year. The new Republican-controlled Senate is expected to take it up Friday.
House passes immigration measure named for Laken Riley in first bill
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Pennsylvania Senate welcomes four new members
Four new members swore oaths of office in the Pennsylvania Senate on Tuesday. The occasion marks the opening day of the ...
Trump to meet with Senate Democrats to advance America-first agenda
Texas, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Republicans' effort to implement Trump's agenda and whether Senate Democrats ...
Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week
Senate Republicans are pushing to hold a confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard before President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
Live updates: Trump to huddle with Senate Republicans on early legislative strategy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to meet privately Wednesday night with Senate Republicans in Washington. The party is ...
Barbara Lee enters Oakland mayor's race after failed Senate bid
Barbara Lee announced Wednesday that she will run for mayor of Oakland, aiming to take control of a city with a gaping budget ...
Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations
Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are ...
Top Senate Republican Won't Confirm He's a 'Yes' on All Trump Cabinet Picks
While some GOP senators have expressed full support for Trump's nominees, others have, for now, withheld their endorsements.
All signs point to Moody for Senate
Moody has been a staunch DeSantis supporter — but also has been vocally supportive of Trump, particularly his positions on ...
'No time to play': Senate must quickly confirm Noem as DHS chief in wake of terror attack, says Louisiana gov
Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called on Senate Democrats to swiftly confirm DHS nominee Kristi Noem in the wake of ...
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.
Vandana Slatter chosen to fill vacant Eastside WA state Senate seat
Slatter fills the seat of Patty Kuderer, who was elected in November to be the state's insurance commissioner.
Ashley Moody leading contender to replace Rubio in Senate: Report
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will decide who replaces Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in the Senate, upon Rubio’s confirmation as ...