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.
US Senate poised to vote on bill imposing new penalties on migrants accused of crimes
The U.S. Senate on Thursday was expected to advance a bill to require the federal government to detain migrants living in the U.S. illegally who are suspected of criminal activity, even if they are not charged with crimes,
Senate votes to move forward on immigration bill
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move forward Thursday on a bill that would impose stricter measures on undocumented migrants who commit crimes in the United States, although many Democrats said they would seek to change some provisions.
Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention
U.S. Senate Republicans gained more than enough Democratic support Thursday to advance a bill that would greatly expand immigration detention.
Nevada Democrats vote for GOP bill to crack down on illegal immigration
Nevada House Democrats voted this week to support a Republican-led bill that aims to crack down on illegal immigration — much to the chagrin of local immigration advocacy groups. The Laken Riley Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain immigrants who are unlawfully in the country and have been charged with,
Joe Biden Says Federal Government Will Cover 100% Of Cost Of Disaster Assistance For Los Angeles Fires
President Joe Biden said that the federal government will cover 100% of the cost of disaster assistance, on things like ...
A Flurry of Announcements Signal That the Trump Family Will Keep Making Deals
Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government ...
'Get back to work': House Oversight to take on government telework in 1st hearing of new Congress
The House Oversight Committee is holding its first hearing of the new Congress next week focused on prolonged pandemic-era telework for federal employees.
Is the stock market open today? U.S. observes national day of mourning as Jimmy Carter’s funeral is held in Washington.
The country honors the former president, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100, with an official state funeral at the National ...
Will banks, shipping services, post office close for Jan. 9 national day of mourning?
The U.S. Postal Service won't deliver on Jan. 9 because of a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter. Will banks, other shipping services be open?
Biden closes government as 'mark of respect' for late former President Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Monday signed an executive order closing executive offices of the government for late former President ...
Is Jan. 9 a federal holiday? What to know about national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter
President Joe Biden declared all federal offices close Jan. 9 to honor Jimmy Carter. Is it a federal holiday? What else will be closed?
Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico? Comedian's old suggestion takes on new life
The Gulf of Mexico has been known by many names over the years. Renaming it could cause navigational issues for international sailors.
In honor of President Carter, some government offices will be closed. What to know
President Jimmy Carter's funeral will be broadcast live at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Washington National Cathedral's YouTube ...
Why Do Some People Claim the Federal Reserve Is Unconstitutional?
Learn why some people believe it was unconstitutional for the government to establish the Federal Reserve Bank and why they believe it should be abolished.
What to know as the Supreme Court takes up TikTok ban
The justices will review a law that would effectively shut down TikTok in the United States this month unless the company ...