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NBC News · 33m

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 · 11m

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 · 2h

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

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on M… · 5h

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.

Cincinnati Enquirer on MSN · 4h

Vice President-elect JD Vance to resign Senate seat at midnight

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Ohio Senate seat at midnight as he prepares for his new role a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Hosted on MSN · 4h

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.

Las Vegas Sun1h

Trump taps former Nevada Senate candidate Brown for VA position

Former GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown will serve in the Trump administration, the president-elect wrote in a Truth Social ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

12hon 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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Trump huddles with Senate Republicans on early legislative strategy

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress.

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Michigan Senate leads with transparency bills in new session

Michigan is currently one of only two states nationally where open records policies exempt the Legislature and governor's ...

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Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations

Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are ...

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