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.
Ten US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of theft
Ten U.S. Senate Democrats provided the votes needed on Friday to advance a bill requiring authorities to detain migrants who entered the country illegally if they are suspected of theft.
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.
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump's first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes
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.

Democrats, Donald Trump

Democrats Frame Trump’s Friends as Foes
Musk poured money into Trump’s re-election bid and parked himself in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, which Trump won. As ...
Democrats' crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking
California, Illinois and New York are shrinking. As the U.S. population shifts to the South, political power is seeping from ...
The One Trump Pick Democrats Actually Like
Democrats spent more than $20 million last year to end then-Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s congressional career. Now, ...
Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been ...
Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging Democrats.
Fetterman has broken with his party on some policy matters and warmed to President-elect Donald Trump, a man he bashed on the ...
Republican Sheriff Issues Warning to Democrats Opposed to Mass Deportations
Chuck Jenkins, a Republican sheriff in Maryland, told Newsweek deportation "resistance" could cause difficulties.
Democrats urge Garland to drop case against 2 former Trump co-defendants, release rest of special counsel report
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee say Attorney General Merrick Garland should "take all necessary steps" to ensure ...
Democrats have been facing ‘a public shaming’ the last few days: Watters
Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses how President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees handled their Senate hearings on ...
House Democrats urge Garland to 'take all necessary steps' to release Jack Smith's report on Trump classified docs case
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are urging outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland to "take all necessary steps" ...
Beacon Hill Democrats mulling over Healey’s shelter reforms that could block out migrants
Top Beacon Hill Democrats offered few indications on whether they would support a package of reforms proposed by Gov. Maura ...