The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and U.S. Sen. Jim Justice voted Monday in favor of a bill to place strict penalties on illegal immigrants who commit crimes in the U.S. and to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R ... and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is in charge of the Commerce Committee. Cruz, who also backed Scott for leader, described Thune’s leadership team as members ...

This bipartisan legislation represents the most substantial reform in immigration enforcement and border security in nearly three decades.

Tuesday, Moran announced he and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) introduced legislation to increase access to care for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) providers in the community.

US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is trying to block a plan to distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to schoolchildren, claiming it will lead to unsupervised Internet usage, endanger kids, and possibly restrict kids' exposure to conservative viewpoints.

President Trump's promise to crack down on immigration is moving forward today in two ways. And, Oscar nominations will be announced today after delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

The House has passed a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. The Laken Riley Act would be the first law for Trump to sign.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R- Ala. has introduced legislation with U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. that would penalize healthcare practitioners who fail to provide care for an infant that is born-alive from an abortion attempt.

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.

The bill includes provisions introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) mandating the detention of individuals charged with crimes causing death or serious bodily harm. An amendment by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) adds mandatory detention for those who assault law enforcement officers.

A day after President Trump signed several executive orders focusing on immigration, dozens of people were lined up outside Orlando’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Delegates Drive.