Senate, GOP and Democrats

Democrats side with GOP in Senate vote to advance Laken Riley immigration bill
The measure easily cleared the 60-vote filibuster but marked the first of likely several procedural hurdles before Republicans can declare victory.
Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill
A significant number of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance a GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes – a key step that puts the legislation on the verge of passage.
Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote
The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law.
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Thursday helped Republicans advance an immigration bill named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, but some experts are questioning whether they really know what they are supporting.
Schumer to support advancing Laken Riley immigration bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed Thursday that he was prepared to support a procedural vote later that afternoon to advance the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, which would crack down on illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes.
Key Senate Democrats come out in favor of "Laken Riley" bill that could enable mass deportations
The Laken Riley Act would require the federal detention deport undocumented immigrants accused of nonviolent crimes

GOP, Trump and House Republicans

Tulsi Gabbard changes tune on controversial intelligence tool following GOP lobbying
Tulsi Gabbard went back on her previous position against section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ahead of ...
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Scoop: Senate GOP steering committee getting new leader
The Senate Republican Steering Committee will have a new chair for the 119th Congress, with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) stepping ...
House GOP bills have a shot this Congress, but Senate may not have the time
Republican messaging bills like the Laken Riley Act that were dead on arrival in the last Congress have sprung to life with a ...
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Trump taps former Nevada Senate candidate Brown for VA position
Former GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown will serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Brown, who lost to ...
Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week
Senate Republicans are pushing to hold a confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard before President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
DeWine deputy emerges as front-runner to replace Vance in the Senate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will announce his pick to replace J.D. Vance in the Senate. Vance resigned his seat before his swearing-in for vice president on Jan. 20.
House passes ICC sanctions bill; GOP Senate leader promises to bring it to floor
The House on Thursday passed legislation to sanction officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), pushing back ...