GOP, Senate and Democrats

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.
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.
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.
Laken Riley Act: Dems Push Immigration Bill That 'Doesn't Actually Exist'
Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Thursday helped Republicans advance an immigration bill named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, but some experts are questioning whether they really know what they are supporting.
Schumer to support advancing Laken Riley immigration bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed Thursday that he was prepared to support a procedural vote later that afternoon to advance the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, which would crack down on illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes.
Key Senate Democrats come out in favor of "Laken Riley" bill that could enable mass deportations
The Laken Riley Act would require the federal detention deport undocumented immigrants accused of nonviolent crimes
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Scoop: Senate GOP steering committee getting new leader
The Senate Republican Steering Committee will have a new chair for the 119th Congress, with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) stepping ...
House GOP bills have a shot this Congress, but Senate may not have the time
With a GOP trifecta, 12 House Republican priority bills have a chance to become law. But the Senate will need to block off ...
Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week
Senate Republicans are pushing to hold a confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard before President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
Morning Report — Senate gears up for confirmation fights
GOP leaders flock to meet with Trump  President-elect to be sentenced today At least 10 dead in Los Angeles fires  Biden ...
Trump touts ‘very strong’ Senate GOP meeting on legislative plan after paying respects to Jimmy Carter
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid respects to the late President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday before ...
GOP-led immigration legislation passes House in first bill of new Congress, but faces uncertain future in Senate
The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, ...
NH Senate GOP rolls out 2025 agenda
With an expanded majority, the 16 New Hampshire Senate Republicans are rolling out an extensive to-do list for the upcoming ...
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Trump taps former Nevada Senate candidate Brown for VA position
Former GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown will serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Brown, who lost to ...