Senate, Democrats and Republicans

GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote
A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to break filibuster on immigrant crime bill
Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.
US Senate Democrats Help Advance Republican Bill on Migrants Accused of Theft
U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft, days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to power.
Senate Democrats Help Republicans Advance Immigration Crackdown
The Senate voted to move forward with the Laken Riley Act, which would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related and other offenses.
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

California, Republicans and Play

A welfare check: House Republicans have their sights on income-based federal programs
A key House Republican seeking significant spending cuts, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), has set his ...
Minnesota House DFL leaders lay out legislative agenda amid ongoing dispute with Republicans
On Friday at PICA Head Start Training Center in Minneapolis, Democratic leaders laid out their agenda for the session amid an ...
Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements
Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators ...
Republicans in Congress, it is time to deliver results
Republicans should focus their energy on getting results quickly in three policy areas: securing the border, unleashing ...
Bond Market Sends Warning to Trump and Republicans on Tax Plans
It’s not 2017 anymore. As Republicans retake full control of the government and weigh taking on more debt, they face a much ...
Republicans may try budget math that doesn’t count Trump tax cuts
Extending the tax law that’s set to expire would add $4.6 trillion to the national debt — so some GOP lawmakers want to ...
Republicans push to reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ under new Trump administration
Illegal immigrants seeking asylum at the southern border or who lack documentation would be directed to return to Mexico as ...
Columbus Republicans gear up to travel to Washington for Trump inauguration
Now a sophomore political science major at Ohio State University, and president of the university's College Republicans ...
Mass. Republicans say it’s time to overhaul the shelter system. Here’s how they’d do it.
GOP lawmakers want to amend the "right-to-shelter" law, let police work more closely with ICE, and increase transparency from ...
The Republicans Flying U.S. Flags at Full-Staff on Inauguration Day After Trump’s Complaint
Several Republican Governors have pledged to fly their flags at full-staff, despite President Biden’s former directive.