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In the Span of Just 6 Weeks, 6 People Died While in ICE Custody in Texas
A lawyer says civil lawsuits reveal that ICE officials destroyed relevant video footage that would aid investigations.
Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar Joins House GOP to Pass Voter Suppression Bill
Experts and watchdog groups slammed the bill, which would also require states to share voter information with DHS.
Communities Say Congress Broke Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mine Lands
The House passed a bill to repurpose $500 million meant for cleaning up coal country’s environmental and safety hazards.
With Tie-Breaking Vote From Vance, Senate Kills Venezuela War Powers Resolution
“Trump is turning the Caribbean into a dangerous powder keg — and Congress must rein him in,” said Chuck Schumer.
Trump Blocks Bill to Return Land to Florida Tribe That Fought Alligator Alcatraz
The US House has failed to override Trump's veto of a bill that would have restored territory to the Miccosukee Tribe.
Schumer and Jeffries Refuse to Back Growing Democratic Calls to Defund ICE
Amid outrage over the killing of Renee Good, Democratic leaders are declining to use their leverage to fight the agency.
Democratic Lawmakers Push to Block Trump’s Unlawful War on Venezuela
Lawmakers urge an emergency War Powers vote as Trump threatens more illegal attacks and US control of Venezuela.
Mike Johnson Claims This Year Was a Productive One for Congress
A poll published this month found that only 17 percent of Americans give Congress a positive approval rating.
House Republicans Squash Venezuela War Powers Resolutions
This follows two failed Senate attempts to stop Trump from continuing military action without congressional approval.
Tlaib Slams House’s Bipartisan Passage of $901 Billion Military Spending Bill
“Imagine if our government funded our communities like they fund war,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib said.