Senators gave a boost Thursday to the Laken Riley Act, voting to head off an initial filibuster of legislation that would push Homeland Security to detain and try to deport illegal immigrants who commit theft or shoplifting crimes. … [Read more...] about Laken Riley Act clears key filibuster test in Senate; bill pushes DHS to detain criminal migrants
Rams-Vikings playoff game in L.A. could shift to Arizona depending on fires
The Los Angeles Rams' Monday playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings could be moved due to L.A.'s wildfires. … [Read more...] about Rams-Vikings playoff game in L.A. could shift to Arizona depending on fires
Jimmy Carter will be honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown
Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th U.S. president, will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter will be honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown
Man arrested for trying to set car on fire on Capitol Hill while Trump was there
A Virginia man was arrested Wednesday on Capitol Hill after trying to set his car afire while President-elect Donald Trump was there, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Man arrested for trying to set car on fire on Capitol Hill while Trump was there
Hollywood Hills fire erupts as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area
A fast-moving fire in the Hollywood Hills erupted Wednesday night as more evacuations were ordered for Los Angeles residents and fire crews battled three other major blazes that killed at least five people. … [Read more...] about Hollywood Hills fire erupts as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area