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Senate advances Laken Riley bill past second hurdle
The Laken Riley Act on Monday cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate as talk turns to an amendment push by Democrats in order to potentially make alterations to the bill. Senators
The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do
The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal immigration enforcement power to states.
Full List of Senators Who Voted Against Advancing Laken Riley Act
Ten senators voted against further debate on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged in some crimes.
Senate adds amendment to immigration bill named after Laken Riley
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate federal detention of immigrants without legal status accused of theft,
WATCH LIVE: Mike Johnson and House GOP hold presser ahead of Senate vote on Laken Riley Act
Mike Johnson and House Republicans are holding a press conference ahead of the Senate's vote on the Laken Riley Act.
Laken Riley Act passes its first vote in the U.S. Senate
Bill requires law enforcement to arrest and detain any undocumented immigrants accused of theft, burglary and other related crimes.
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Former Ohio Senate Minority Leader, Columbus City Council member, attorney Ben Espy dies at 81
Former Columbus City Council member, Ohio State University alumnus and state Senate Minority Leader Ben Espy has died at age 81. Espy's death was announced Saturday by multiple Columbus ...
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer says Americans were not misled about Biden’s mental state
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Sunday that Democrats did not mislead Americans about President Biden’s mental acuity, despite reports showing that Mr. Biden’s mental fitness ...
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his ...
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Among six top leaders in 2025 Iowa legislature, one is new to role
State Senator Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) was chosen by her peers to be Senate Minority Leader. (official photo) The 2025 Iowa legislature convenes Monday and Republicans have kept their House ...
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Montana Senate works to get back on track
A fight over committees and rules means the Montana Senate faced delays just three days into the legislative session.