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The New York Times · 58m

Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes Sails Ahead in Senate

Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain cri

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

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.

Senate, J.D. Vance

Cleveland.com · 1h

JD Vance to resign Senate seat at midnight to become Trump’s vice-president; DeWine to pick his successor

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Barely two years after he was sworn in as Ohio’s junior U.S. Senator, Cincinnati Republican JD Vance will resign from the job at midnight on Friday so he can be sworn in as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 20, a spokesman for Vance said.

CNN on MSN · 57m

Vance resigning Senate seat effective midnight

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a source told CNN. This is a developing story and will be updated. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Vance will resign his Senate seat Thursday as inauguration with Trump approaches

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Senate seat at midnight Thursday, clearing the way for his Jan. 20 swearing-in alongside Donald Trump.

32mon MSN

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 ...

2hon MSN

Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary

Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively ...

3h

US Senate planning Jan. 16 hearing for Trump Treasury pick Bessent, Politico reports

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is planning a Jan. 16 hearing on President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

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ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his ...

8h

In the Rhode Island Senate, all eyes are on Ruggerio

The 76-year-old senate president has been battling cancer and other health problems, and on opening day it seemed clear it ...

8hon MSN

'Highly qualified': Former state AGs urge Senate to confirm Bondi to lead Justice Department

The letter supporting Pam Bondi's nomination to attorney general was previewed exclusively to Fox News Digital and includes ...

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Trump huddles with Senate Republicans on early legislative strategy

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress.

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Michigan Senate leads with transparency bills in new session

Michigan is currently one of only two states nationally where open records policies exempt the Legislature and governor's ...

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