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NBC News on MSN · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 3h

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

Cincinnati Enquirer on MSN · 5h

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

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Ohio Senate seat at midnight, according to a spokesman for the outgoing senator. Vance will be sworn in as vice president at the Jan. 20 inauguration alongside President-elect Donald Trump,

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on M… · 3h

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 Washington Post · 4h

Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate

Vice President-elect JD Vance is resigning from his seat in the U.S. Senate, effective Friday. Vance made his intentions known in a letter Thursday to Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who will choose his successor.

Las Vegas Sun2h

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 ...

5h

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 ...

4hon MSN

ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his ...

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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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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.

7hon MSN

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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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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