US Congress Democrats Help Spirit Immigrant Clampdown Bill to Trump
The U.S. Congress on Wednesday delivered Republican President Donald Trump legislation requiring the detention of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft, with a significant number of Democrats voting in favor.
Republicans shoot down Democratic request for a bipartisan immigration bill
Senate Republicans are rejecting a request by moderate Democrats to jettison their party-line efforts on immigration and work on a bipartisan solution.
Congress passes Laken Riley Act in early win for Trump on immigration
The US Congress has passed a bill requiring undocumented immigrants who are arrested for theft or violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial. The bill, named after Laken Riley - a Georgia nursing student murdered last year by a Venezuelan man - passed the House of Representatives a day after it was approved by the Senate.
The 46 Democrats Who Voted for Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of the Laken Riley Act, which allows for the deportation and detention of any undocumented immigrant merely suspected of a nonviolent crime,
Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board
The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.
CNN Poll: Most Democrats think their party needs major change, while the GOP coalesces around Trump
In the wake of the 2024 election, most supporters of the Democratic Party say it needs to make significant changes and that ...
GOP-led states are emboldened to keep rolling back trans rights. Democrats struggle with a response
Republicans in statehouses are emboldened by GOP electoral successes to push a new wave of bills to restrict transgender ...
John Fetterman Hits Back At Rumors That He's Planning To Leave The Democratic Party
John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has moved to dispel concerns that he is planning on leaving the Democratic Party while Republicans are ...
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with ...
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker’s threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages ...
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'The easy way or the hard way': GOP to push Trump nominees through Democratic walls
We’re going to wear down the Democrats. Either you’re going to play ball with us, or you’re going to go without sleep,” ...
Trump and his party apparently aren’t done targeting Joe Biden
For all the Republican talk about "looking forward," the new president and some of his allies appear preoccupied with the retired Democratic president.
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Detroit Democrat says she won't caucus with party after GOP takes control of state House
Karen Whitsett said she won't caucus with her party, in part, because she doesn't want to fuel any concerns that she may ...
McCarthy: Fetterman ‘should be leader of the Democratic Party’
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Democrats should follow the lead of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has openly ...
GOP-led Michigan House votes to curb paid sick leave, tipped wage laws
The Michigan House OK'd bills retaining the tipped wage for restaurant workers and limiting the reach of paid sick leave laws taking effect Feb. 21.
Nevada GOP governor tells Democratic-controlled Legislature to set politics aside, find compromise
Nevada’s Republican governor extended a hand Wednesday to the Democratic-controlled state Legislature , saying they need to ...
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Takeaways: Some of Trump’s Davos declarations could divide Republicans
Donald Trump put friends and foes on notice when he addressed the World Economic Forum on Thursday, making his return to the world stage.