U.S. Senate

Immigration News 2015: Sen. Marco Rubio's DHS Funding, DACA, DAPA Stance Clarified Following Misinterpreted Remarks

Reports about Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, calling for Republicans to pass a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would implement President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has been clarified by the senator’s office.

Immigration Reform News Today: Speaker John Boehner Ready for DHS Funding Expiration, Blames Democrats for DHS Funds Issues

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he is set to left the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's funding expire and it would not be the fault of the Republican Party.

Immigration Executive Action Today: New Bill Would Fund Homeland Security Without Immigration Program Cuts

Two U.S. representatives, each who represent states with large immigrant populations, have introduced legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without negative impacts to President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

Immigration Reform News Today: President Obama Meets with DREAMers; US Senators Struggle to Debate DHS, Immigration

U.S. Senate Democrats have blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)' 2015 fiscal year budget, and President Barack Obama and the GOP are voicing their opinions on the latest gridlock over immigration.

Marco Rubio on Cuba: Sen. Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio Grills US State Department on Renewed Cuban Relations

Sen. Marco Rubio conducted his first Senate Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommittee hearing this week and focused heavily and critically on the renewed diplomatic relations between Cuba and the U.S.

Immigration Executive Action Details: Senate Democrats to Block Homeland Security Funding Bill Affecting DACA's Future

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which includes amendments that would block President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

State of the Union 2015 Address: Republican Response by Sen. Joni Ernst: Who She Is, What To Expect from GOP Tonight

Freshman Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa is set to deliver the Republican Party's response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Arizona Elections Results 2014: Martha McSally Wins Recount, Increases GOP Majority in House

The Republican Party's control of the upcoming 114th Congress continued to grow with confirmation results of the last congressional election race in Arizona.

Immigration News Today: Sarah Saldaña's Confirmation as New ICE Director Met With Praise From Immigration, Legal Advocates

The U.S. Senate confirmed Sarah Saldaña, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, as the next director the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, whose appointment was met with praise from legal and immigration experts and advocates.

Senate to Vote Monday on $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill After Holding Rare Saturday Session to Settle Immigration Debate

Although Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid tried to send the Senate home for the weekend and reconvene on Monday, Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee created a procedural roadblock, insisting that the Majority Leader allow a vote on an amendment to the bill that would deter funding from President Obama's executive order to stop almost 5 million undocumented immigrants from being deported.

Louisiana Senate Runoff Election: Mary Landrieu Defeated, GOP Increases House, Senate Control for 114th Congress

The Republican Party gained a U.S. Senate seat for the 114th Congress as a result of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana's loss to Republican candidate Bill Cassidy.

Louisiana Senate Runoff Election Update: Possible Curtain Call for Mary Landrieu as Bill Cassidy Increases Lead in New Poll

Mary Landrieu's fate as the Democratic senator of Louisiana will be decided on Saturday with the runoff U.S. Senate election as polling data results favoring her opponent, Rep. Bill Cassidy. R-La.

Louisiana Senate Race Polls Update: Mary Landrieu's Support Drops as Keystone XL Pipeline Viewed Popular in Pelican State

Following the results of the Keystone XL pipeline vote in Congress, Louisiana's U.S. Senate race could end in the hands of Republican challenger Rep. Bill Cassidy.

Louisiana Senate Race Update 2014: Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Expected as Mary Landrieu Seeks 60th Voter

The U.S. Senate has been debating on the Keystone XL pipeline legislation following a vote push by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. Landrieu has insisted the recent effort to vote on the bill is not political as she faces a runoff election following the midterm Election Day.

Alaska Senate Results 2014: Democratic Incumbent Mark Begich Admits Defeat, GOP Dan Sullivan's Win Marks GOP Gain

The Alaskan U.S. Senate race has concluded with a concession by the Democratic incumbent and another official gain for the GOP in Washington, D.C.

Immigration Executive Action Update: Obama 'Attempted' to Work With GOP, 116 House Democrats Write Support for Executive Action

According to one Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama has “attempted” to work with the Republican Party on comprehensive immigration reform.

Louisiana Senate Race Poll 2014: Republican Bill Cassidy Leads Runoff Poll; Mary Landrieu Pushes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

The Democrats have an opportunity to save a U.S. Senate seat in Congress, but the odds are not positive for Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., despite an effort to pass the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in Congress.

Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Set in Congress, Obama Likely to Veto Legislation Pushed By Sen. Mary Landrieu in US Senate

Ahead of her December runoff election for the U.S. Senate race against Republican candidate Bill Cassidy, Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu called for the Senate to vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Obama Nominates Judges: Two Latinos Nominated to Serve on U.S. Courts of Appeals

President Barack Obama nominated two Latino judges to serve on the United States Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The nominees await a confirmation vote from the U.S. Senate.

Alaska Senate Results 2014 Update: GOP Dan Sullivan Projected Winner, Republicans Gain U.S. Senate Seat

A week after the midterm Election Day, Alaska's U.S. Senate finally has a winner, and it's a gain for the Republican Party in Congress.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration Reform: Ted Cruz Seeks Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch's Stance on "Executive Amnesty"

President Barack Obama's imminent immigration reform executive action could affect the confirmation of his nominee for the next U.S. Attorney General.
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