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 forward to the Republican-controlled Senate, which is taking up the issue 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.
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.
Senate poised to advance Laken Riley Act after bipartisan House vote
The Senate appears poised to advance a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.
Senate votes to move forward on immigration bill
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward Thursday on a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States, although many Democrats said they would seek to change some provisions.
Dozens of Senate Democrats Join GOP in Advancing Laken Riley Immigration Bill
While attending nursing school at the University of Georgia, Riley was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant.
U.S. Senate votes to consider Laken Riley Act
The U.S. Senate has voted 84-9 to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, moving the immigration bill forward to consider changes before actually voting on
US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing ...
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.
'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
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 ...
Local lawmaker to serve on Ohio House of Representatives leadership team
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN)- A local lawmaker was appointed earlier this week to a leadership role with the Ohio House of ...
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 divided US House, top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries aims to keep some grip on power
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries could be poised to wield more power than a minority leader typically enjoys in the U.S. House 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...