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Senate Democrats boil over Laken Riley missteps

The Laken Riley Act is roiling the Senate Democratic Conference, as senators believe their party bungled immigration and border security in 2024 but aren’t happy about the swift passage of a bill

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Senate passes Laken Riley Act over Democratic Party opposition

The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass,

Pete Hegseth, Senate Armed Services Committee

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Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. Senators on the Armed Services panel also voted to waive the seven-day rule that usually requires at least a week to elapse

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New Allegations Against Hegseth as Senate Readies Vote on Pentagon Nominee

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.

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Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday favorably reported, 14-13, the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Defense Department, on a party-line vote that will likely spell partisan opposition for Hegseth in the days ahead.

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

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Treasury nominee Scott Bessent clears key Senate hurdle on way to likely confirmation

Treasury Secretary designee Scott Bessent’s nomination advanced past a key Senate committee Tuesday, teeing up his likely ...

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After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction

The Democratic Party begins 2025 with several looming questions. Among them: who will lead its national party apparatus, and ...

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Democrats look to define dynamics of race for party chair

Leading candidates for the Democratic National Committee chair election said front-runner Ken Martin's claim that he has the ...

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Senate unanimously confirms Rubio as secretary of state

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially was confirmed as the nation's secretary of state by a 99-0 vote ...

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DeSantis schedules special election for Randy Fine's soon-to-be-vacant Florida Senate seat

With Fine running for Congress, Republican Florida Rep. Mayfield and Democrat Ahrens have said they are interested in running ...

Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of ...

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Four state party chairs are backing Minnesota's Ken Martin in his bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), ABC News has learned. David Hogg, gun control activist, March for our Lives ...

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ...

Biden pardons former Ky. Democratic Party leader moments before inaguration

According to the DOJ, Gerald Lundergan used and concealed the funds of a company he owned to pay for his daughter's campaign ...

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