Senate Approves "Clean" DHS Funding Bill Ahead of Midnight Deadline, Excludes Immigration Action-Killing Clauses

With the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's funding set to expire at midnight Friday, the U.S. Senate voted on an bipartisan effort to pass a "clean" bill for the department without amendments that would undo President Obama's executive actions on immigration reform.

GOP Senate Leader Offers 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill Without Immigration Executive Action Amendments

Following the fourth failed vote to debate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fund bill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced a new standalone legislation to block President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Marco Rubio Explains Executive Action Stance Following Alleged Controversial Remarks on DHS Funding

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.

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.

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.

President Obama Meets with DREAMers; Senators Struggle to Debate DHS Funding, Immigration Executive Action

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.

Sen. Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio Grills U.S. 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.

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.

Sen. Joni Ernst to Deliver Republican Response for State of the Union: Who She Is, What To Expect From GOP

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: 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.

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.

Louisiana U.S. 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 US Senate Runoff Election: 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 US Senate Race: Sen. 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.

Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Expected as Louisiana Sen. 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 U.S. Senate: 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.
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