House passes Laken Riley Act, which heads to Senate with increasing Democratic support
The new Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed its first bill on Tuesday, the Laken Riley Act, named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student killed by a Venezuelan immigrant living in the country without legal permission.
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.
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Laken Riley Act heads to Senate after House passes a GOP-sponsored bill
The Laken Riley Act has passed the House but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Here's what to know.
House Passes Laken Riley Act in First Legislative Move
The Laken Riley Act, named for a Georgia nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, heads to the Senate as the GOP prioritizes border security.
House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress
The House voted at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, passing the bill as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress on a vote of 264 to 159. Forty-eight Democrats voted in favor of the bill.
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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The 119th Congress — Day 1 — A Tale of Two Legislative Bodies and the Beginning of a Busy Year
The opening hours of the 119th Congress provided an interesting look at the two bodies of Congress, the United States House of Representatives ...
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New House of Representatives Rules Just Made it Way Easier to Sell Public Lands
I'll say it again, but politiicans hate public land.
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 ...
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
Trump inauguration 2025: Schedule of events, how to watch
Tickets to Trump's inauguration are free and available only through members of Congress. Can't get one? Here's how to watch on TV or live stream.
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Mike Rulli sworn in to U.S. House
Ohio, was sworn in Friday as a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 119th Congress after a victory ...
Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...
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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 ...
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 ...