Democrats warm to immigration bill as Senate considers measure
The Senate is expected this week to take up the Laken Riley bill, a measure that Republicans have championed as one of their first actions to address what they have deemed as necessary changes to immigration laws.
Democratic state senators condemn migrant crime bill backed by Gallego, Kelly and Hobbs
Democratic Arizona Senate leaders are rejecting the bipartisan Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill in Congress.
Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure
Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes
Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — signaling that they will try and find spots to work with President-elect Donald Trump while simultaneously trying to block much of his agenda.
Sen. King among Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump's first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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 ...
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‘Must-See TV’: Senate Democrats Plan To Rake Hegseth Over the Coals at Confirmation Hearing
One Senate Republican tells the Sun that President Trump’s Pentagon nominee will have to answer some ‘challenging’ questions ...
Senate Democrats demand Garland preserve Trump case records
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats asked Garland to save all records related to the DOJ’s two criminal cases against ...
No. 2 Senate Democratic leader will back Rubio for secretary of State
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) on Monday announced that he will vote for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to become the ...
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Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing
Whether Mr. Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed remains an open question. After the committee hearing, the full Senate ...
Laken Riley Act clears second Senate hurdle as Democrats demand changes
Bipartisan legislation to more easily deport migrants in the country illegally cleared a second procedural vote Monday ...
DiZoglio not satisfied with Senate Democrats’ audit response
While senators said they are looking for “prompt and constructive engagement,” DiZoglio said the response to her audit launch ...
Senate Democrats eye effort to secure Jack Smith’s Trump Jan. 6 report
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is asking the Justice Department to retain all records relating to special ...
Oklahoma Senate Democrats to focus on wages, schools, basic needs in 2025
Oklahoma Senate Democrats unveiled on Monday a set of policy priorities focused on worker wages, education funding, health ...
Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks
Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense ...