Democrats, GOP and Senate

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.
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.
Nevada Democrats join House Republicans in backing controversial immigration bill
Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation continued their support of GOP-led immigration legislation now on track to become the first bill to pass in the new session
Senate Democrats cooperate, for now, on GOP immigration bill
Democratic leaders in the upper chamber reached across the aisle to open debate on the Laken Riley Act, hoping that Republicans would allow lawmakers to amend the measure aimed at hiking immigration enforcement.
Nevada Democrats join Republicans in bill to detain migrants accused of certain crimes
All five members of Southern Nevada’s congressional delegation said they support a Republican proposal to detain immigrants in the country illegally who commit certain crimes.
Nevada Democrats vote for GOP bill to crack down on illegal immigration
Nevada House Democrats voted this week to support a Republican-led bill that aims to crack down on illegal immigration — much to the chagrin of local immigration advocacy groups. The Laken Riley Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain immigrants who are unlawfully in the country and have been charged with,
GOP firebrands Boebert, Burlison introduce bill to abolish ATF
Hardline conservative Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo., have introduced legislation that would abolish ...
Why the clock is already ticking on the new GOP congressional majority
The Republican Congress that began its first full week of work on Monday is already operating on borrowed time – unless the ...
GOP senator says Obama aimed to ‘kiss the ring’ of Trump at Carter funeral
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) characterized former President Obama’s interaction with President-elect Trump at the National ...
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 ...
Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education ...
Ex-GOP congressman cheers on Mike Pence’s wife for snubbing Trump
His post included a video of Karen Pence not getting up from her seat to shake Trump’s hand at former President Jimmy ...
New GOP senator tears into Dems 'seeking to delay' Pete Hegseth DOD confirmation
Ind., hit back at a Democrat's call for more documents on Pete Hegseth before his confirmation hearing, which is already ...
Roy proposes sweeping healthcare changes as one of first priorities in GOP trifecta
The bill would allow any customer with the account to decouple their health savings from insurance requirements.
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Montana Senate Republican caucus still split, after rules vote
The Senate was scheduled to vote on the rules resolution at 1 p.m. Thursday. When the Senate convened, Republicans broke off into what became a highly charged caucus meeting. Sen. Jason Ellsworth, ...
Fetterman will meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, culminating months of working more openly with the GOP
Sen. John Fetterman will be the first sitting Democratic senator to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago ...