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 to the Republican-controlled Senate, which will take the measure up on Friday.
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
U.S. House approves Laken Riley Act over opposition from majority of Democrats
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Laken Riley Act to require federal authorities to detain illegal migrants who have been convicted of theft and related crimes.
Laken Riley Act heads to Senate after House passes a GOP-sponsored bill
The Laken Riley Act has passed the House but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Here's what to know. Appeals court denies Trump's bid to delay hush money sentencing The Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes in the World Patrick Mahomes,
House Passes Laken Riley Act in First Legislative Move
The Laken Riley Act, named for a Georgia nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, heads to the Senate as the GOP prioritizes border security.
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which would mandate federal detention of immigrants without legal status accused of theft,
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 ...
'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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 a first, 6 Indian Americans take oath as members of US’ House of Representatives
Together, they form the informal ‘Samosa Caucus.’ The term, coined by Raja Krishnamoorthi, refers to the group of ...
'Winds of change': Republicans jubilant after speedy certification of Trump's election victory
Congressional Republicans said they are eager to get to work after lawmakers certified President-elect Trump's November ...
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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 ...
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 ...