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The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
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'End the violence': Chuck Schumer puts his foot down, calls for major reforms to 'rein in' ICE during Senate floor remarks
On the Senate floor today, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) rails against the DHS funding bill, listing out the reforms Senate Democrats are calling for to "rein in" ICE and put an end to the "state-sanctioned thuggery.
Discussion continues in Washington over the future of Operation Metro Surge in the state of Minnesota. The U.S. Senate convened today, and both senators from Minnesota took the floor to urge the Trump administration to withdraw agents from the Twin Cities.
Legislation requiring paid political influencers to report to Indiana lobbying regulators heads to the Senate floor after a Monday committee vote, despite major concerns from regulators and First Amendment advocates — and the author’s admission the bill was drafted in a rush.
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'No more secret police, this is the United States': Chris Murphy draws the line, demands ICE reforms in Senate floor remarks
On the Senate floor today, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) delivers remarks calling for reforms to ICE, demanding federal agents stop their roving patrols, take off their masks, and wear body cameras. Murphy demands accountability,
Senator Durbin condemns federal agent killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, urges accountability from DHS and opposition to reckless immigration funding.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is threatening to “shut down” the House over an election bill Senate Republicans have yet to vote on, presenting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) with yet another headache caused by his own party.
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'It is not just these horrific killings': Amy Klobuchar exposes ICE's lawlessness, goes through lengthy list of misdeeds on Senate floor
On the Senate floor today, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) remarks on the situation in Minneapolis with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN). Klobuchar goes through a lengthy list of the misdeeds and illegal actions committed by ICE in Minnesota.