Why Ruben Gallego’s Laken Riley vote is a warning for Democrats
The Arizona senator said he’s breaking with a party that’s “largely out of touch with where your average Latino is.”
One Of Ruben Gallego’s Top Strategists Explains How They Won A Senate Seat In A State That Swung Hard For Trump
Down-ballot, Democratic candidates in statewide contests consistently won more votes than the top of the ticket, allowing Democrats to eke out U.S. Senate wins in Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona, and heralding the return of ticket-splitting, a phenomenon that had largely vanished in recent elections — until 2024.
Democrats to hand Trump an early win with ‘commonsense’ immigration bill
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
US Congress Democrats Help Spirit Immigrant Clampdown Bill to Trump
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Arizona’s Gallego gives mixed reviews to Trump’s border security policy rollout
Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is giving mixed reviews to President Donald Trump’s border security policy rollout.
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Trump inauguration gets cold shoulder from some Arizona Democrats but draws both Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake
The second inauguration of the divisive former president is putting civility to the test. Freshman Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Phoenix will skip it, but other Democrats, including freshman Sen. Ruben Gallego,
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House Advances Laken Riley Act To President Trump’s Desk
Just over 48 hours into his second term, Congress sent President Donald Trump a bill that will crackdown on illegal
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Some Arizona Democrats will stay away from Trump inauguration. But Gallego, Stanton will attend
Newly elected Rep. Yassamin Ansari prefers to be in Phoenix as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. But freshman Sen. Ruben Gallego and veteran Rep. Greg Stanton will be among the Democrats on hand to witness his return to power.
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Trump’s Issues Pardons to Most Dangerous January 6 Insurrectionists
On Monday evening, just hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act, an extreme bill that would allow for the deportation and detention of any undocumented immigrant merely suspected of a nonviolent crime. And they did it with the help of 12 Democrats.
Senate passes 'Laken Riley' crime bill with support from Sens. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego
The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.
Trump issues a slew of immigration-related executive orders on first day of new term
The orders include declaring a national emergency to deploy military personnel to the border, suspending refugee resettlement and ending birthright citizenship.
Senate panel advances Trump pick to lead Homeland Security
A Senate committee on Monday evening advanced the nomination of Kristi Noem to become the next secretary of Homeland Security, sending her nomination to the floor on a bipartisan basis with little fanfare.
Migrant detention bill that could give states like Texas more sway advances, with Trump's support
The Laken Riley Act would require federal officials to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally and who are caught committing crimes including theft.