Elissa Slotkin, Michigan's new US senator, wanted to know if Pete Hegseth would reject an unlawful order to use the military against civilians.

The Senate debate over the immigration crackdown bill has dragged on as Democrats seek amendments from reluctant GOP leaders, who need a bipartisan vote for it to pass.

WASHINGTON – Several Senate Democrats from swing states joined with Republicans Friday to clear the final hurdle to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain noncitizens who commit certain crimes.

Republicans will need seven Democratic votes to pass most ... Some of those Democrats suggested they could support the final bill. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a freshman Democrat who was elected in November, posted on X that “Michiganders have spoken ...

As Democrats seek to rebound from crushing defeats in November 2024, some are signaling increasing willingness to work with the Republicans to pass some of President-elect Donald Trump’s top priorities.

At least 9 Senate Democrats are expected to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act, which requires federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants found guilty of theft-related crimes.

Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., peppered former Fox News ... to vote on Hegseth's nomination as early as next Monday and with Republicans in the majority in the committee and the Senate as a whole ...

Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Raphael Warnock ... is likely to be a top priority for Republicans and some Democrats. President-elect Trump won his presidential campaign in part by focusing on the ...

Republicans will need seven Democratic votes ... suggested they could support the final bill. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a freshman Democrat who was elected in November, posted on X that ...