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House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support

The Laken Riley Act was passed on a 264-159 vote, with 48 House Democrats joining the Republican majority. The bill will now move forward to the Republican-controlled Senate, which is taking up the issue on Friday.

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U.S. House approves Laken Riley Act over opposition from majority of Democrats

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Laken Riley Act to require federal authorities to detain illegal migrants who have been convicted of theft and related crimes.

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Laken Riley Act: House passes immigration crackdown as first bill of 2025

The Laken Riley Act, which would require the detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for certain non-violent crimes such as theft. Why it matters: It's a sign of just how central immigration and border security will be for Republicans under the incoming Trump administration.

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Laken Riley Act passes US House | Here's what it proposes

The United States House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a bill designed to tackle illegal immigration, named after Georgia student Laken Riley, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. The Laken Riley Act was designed by Republicans to increase resources for border security,

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Republicans start 2025 with the smallest House majority since 1931

The GOP’s tiny majority in the House of Representatives could pose a challenge for Speaker Mike Johnson and test the ...

Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives

After South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace made a spectacle of transgender people’s access to bathrooms in the U.S.

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'A clear message': Here's the immigration bill in response to murder of Laken Riley

Immigration officers would be required to detain people who are in the country illegally and commit even nonviolent crimes.

How long will flags be half-staff? Jimmy Carter's death prompts national day of mourning

Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of ...

In divided US House, top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries aims to keep some grip on power

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries could be poised to wield more power than a minority leader typically enjoys in the U.S. House of ...

In a first, 6 Indian Americans take oath as members of US’ House of Representatives

Together, they form the informal ‘Samosa Caucus.’ The term, coined by Raja Krishnamoorthi, refers to the group of ...

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Six Indian Americans sworn-in as members of US House of Representatives

Six Indian American lawmakers have been sworn into the House, including Bera, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Jayapal, Thanedar, and ...

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U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes

The proposal requires immigration authorities to hold and deport immigrants charged with crimes like burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. The bill now goes to the Senate where Republicans hold the ...

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Indian Americans Achieve Historic Representation in US House Of Representatives

For the first time in history, six Indian Americans have been sworn in as members of the United States House of ...

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House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress

The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his ...

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