Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
WASHINGTON – Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing ...
Senate clears final filibuster on Laken Riley Act; bill would deport criminal migrants
Senators on Thursday cleared the final filibuster test for the Laken Riley Act, setting up a final vote on legislation that ...
Eight times Kyrsten Sinema let down the LGBTQ+ community — and others
Sinema, the first out bisexual in the U.S. House and then the Senate, came into office as a liberal but moved to the right.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a probable weekend session to confirm Trump nominees
We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in ...
Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations
All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats ...
Laken Riley Act clears Senate filibuster, teeing up passage on Trump’s first day
A final vote in the Senate is likely to be on Jan. 20, when Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The Laken Riley Act would then go back to the House.
Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate
The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in ...
Laken Riley Act set to become one of first bills to hit President Trump's desk
The long-pushed Laken Riley Act could be one of the first bills to hit President Trump's desk in his new term.
What Is Invoking Cloture? Senate Passes Motion For Final Vote On Pete Hegseth Nomination
The Senate invoked cloture on Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense with a 51-49 vote, ending the filibuster.
Trump to visit disaster-stricken areas on first trip since starting second term
President Donald Trump will make his first trip outside Washington since his inauguration, traveling to hurricane-ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, and then to Los Angeles to view wildfire damage.
New Ohio and Florida Senate-appointees sworn in as Vance and Rubio’s replacements
Two new senators were sworn in on Tuesday to replace new Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
Senate ends debate on Laken Riley Act, setting up rollback of migrant rights with Democratic support
The bill would mandate federal detention of undocumented immigrants merely accused of crimes such as shoplifting ...