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Senate, Democrats and illegal immigration

NBC News on MSN · 2h

Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote

The Senate cleared the 60-vote threshold to begin debate on a GOP priority, with Democrats backing it as the party recalibrates politically on immigration. Final passage is still uncertain.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 4h

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.

Vance, Senate and Vice President-elect

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on M… · 4h

JD Vance to resign Senate seat at midnight to become Trump’s vice-president; DeWine to pick his successor

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Barely two years after Cincinnati Republican JD Vance was sworn in as Ohio’s junior U.S. Senator, his spokesman said Thursday that Vance would resign from the job at midnight so he can be sworn in as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 20.

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate

Vice President-elect JD Vance has resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate effective Friday. The move will trigger Republican Gov.

CNN on MSN · 6h

Vance resigning Senate seat effective at midnight

JD Vance will resign his Senate seat effective Thursday at midnight, a Vance spokesperson told CNN, days ahead of assuming the vice presidency.

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Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary

Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively ...

6hon MSN

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 ...

6h

US Senate panel to hold hearings on Trump energy picks next week

The U.S. Senate energy committee will hold nomination hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks for energy roles on ...

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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 ...

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Vice President-elect JD Vance to resign from the Senate

Vance made his intentions known in a letter to Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine, who will choose his successor.

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US Senate planning Jan. 16 hearing for Trump Treasury pick Bessent, Politico reports

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is planning a Jan. 16 hearing on President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

14hon MSN

'Highly qualified': Former state AGs urge Senate to confirm Bondi to lead Justice Department

The letter supporting Pam Bondi's nomination to attorney general was previewed exclusively to Fox News Digital and includes ...

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In the Rhode Island Senate, all eyes are on Ruggerio

The 76-year-old senate president has been battling cancer and other health problems, and on opening day it seemed clear it ...

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