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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.
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.
US Senate to vote on Laken Riley Act, Georgia Senator confirms his support for bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Laken Riley Act Thursday afternoon and at least one of Georgia’s Senators has confirmed they’ll vote to pass the bill.
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.
Maine's representatives split on Laken Riley Act
Maine's two Democratic representatives are split on the Laken Riley Act, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Laken Riley Act, named after a woman who was killed by an undocumented immigrant in Georgia,
Senate considers Laken Riley Act
It’s called the ‘Laken Riley Act’ and passed a crucial hurdle in the Senate on Thursday. In remarks on the floor, Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), noted that Friday, January 10 would have been Laken Riley’s 23rd birthday but last year the Georgia nursing student was killed by Jose Ibarra,
JONATHAN TURLEY: House 'delegate' shows her confusion over Constitution
Law professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley says House Delegate Stacey Plaskett showed with her demand for a vote ...
Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives
After South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace made a spectacle of transgender people’s access to bathrooms in the U.S.
How long will flags be half-staff? Jimmy Carter's death prompts national day of mourning
Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of ...
Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker after GOP mutiny threat dissolves
House Speaker Mike Johnson will hold onto his position as head of the chamber after Republicans cast their votes in his favor ...
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Laken Riley Act passes House with 48 Dems, all Republicans
The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, making it the first piece of federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress after the House agreed to its rules for ...
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House Members Clap for Joy at Matt Gaetz’s Absence
Applause broke out after clerk Kevin McCumber announced that Gaetz would not be attending the speakership vote.
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Mike Rulli sworn in to U.S. House
Ohio, was sworn in Friday as a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 119th Congress after a victory ...
Recap: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent
Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.
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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 ...
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 ...
Six Indian Americans sworn-in as members of US House of Representatives
Six Indian American lawmakers have been sworn into the House, including Bera, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Jayapal, Thanedar, and ...
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Secretary of State Steve Simon addresses House Leaders ahead of what could be a sour start to the session
Minnesota Sec. of State Steve Simon is addressing leaders of the Minnesota House of Representatives ahead of what could be a ...