Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill
Senate Democrats overwhelmingly back advancing Laken Riley immigration bill with Booker and Kim voting no
The bill, which would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes, was the first to be voted on by the newly installed Republican-controlled Senate.
Katie Britt’s Laken Riley Act advances in Senate with help from Democrats
With an assist from Democrats, Sen. Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., Laken Riley Act advanced Thursday in the U.S. Senate, although the legislation inspired by the Georgia nursing student murdered by an undocumented migrant faces an uncertain fate.
GOP-led N.C. Supreme Court blocks finalizing election for Democratic justice
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A Democrat Won a NC Supreme Court Race. GOP Justices Blocked Her Certification.
GOP-controlled N.C. Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race
The gravity of a GOP election challenge in N.C.: ‘Invites incredible mischief’
Why the North Carolina Supreme Court allowing the case to proceed two months after the election is so extraordinary.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
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Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Democratic US Senator Fetterman accepts invitation to meet Trump
Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join GOP: 'THANK YOU HILLARY!'
President-elect Donald Trump hailed Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel's announcement that she's switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.
Anti-Trump former Georgia official on getting kicked out of state GOP: ‘What took them so long?’
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), among the party’s highest-profile critics of President-elect Trump, responded to getting kicked out of the Georgia Republican Party on Thursday by asking what took so long.
Georgia GOP boots former lieutenant governor who backed Harris
The Georgia Republican Party has booted longtime President-elect Trump critic former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), who backed Vice President Harris’s 2024 bid for the White House. A resolution from
'The decision was not made lightly': Second Florida lawmaker leaves Democratic Party, joins GOP
A second Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican supermajority. Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach, first elected to the state House in 2022, made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a
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The Georgia GOP wants to ‘expel’ Geoff Duncan from the party
Georgia GOP leaders voted to expell Geoff Duncan from the state party and threatened to charge him with trespassing if he ever attends another party event.
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PD Editorial: Fire victims need help, not political sniping
When this sort of catastrophe occurs, it is a time to rally together, to put aside the things that divide us and coordinate aid and relief.
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Republicans celebrate regaining the majority in Michigan House
It’s been a hard few years for Republicans in Michigan, but Wednesday marks a day of victory and unity, state House Speaker Matt Hall said as he was unanimously voted as leader of the state House. The battle to reclaim the House,