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Laken Riley Act, Dems and House

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

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.

FOX 5 Atlanta · 2d

Laken Riley Act passes House with 48 Dems, all Republicans

The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, making it the first piece of federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress after the House agreed to its rules for the term.

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Senate Dems to join Republicans to advance anti-illegal immigration bill named after Laken Riley

At least 9 Senate Democrats are expected to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act, which requires federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants found guilty of theft-related crimes.

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Trump faces influence test at Mar-a-Lago with warring House GOP factions: 'How do we move forward?'

House Republicans who President-elect Donald Trump summoned to Mar-a-Lago this weekend are hoping to reconcile their own agenda with his.

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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.

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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 ...

House Members Clap for Joy at Matt Gaetz’s Absence

Applause broke out after clerk Kevin McCumber announced that Gaetz would not be attending the speakership vote.

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 ...

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Recap: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent

Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.

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Trump Transition Updates: Mike Johnson Wins Re-election as House Speaker

Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday won re-election to the top post in the House, salvaging his job in a dramatic last-minute ...

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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 ...

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Six Indian Americans sworn in as members of U.S. House of Representatives

In a momentous occasion for Indian Americans, six of their leaders on Friday (January 3, 2024) were sworn in as members of ...

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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 (R-Fla.) would officially be stepping down ...

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