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
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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
Nationals Sign Amed Rosario
The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve signed infielder Amed Rosario to a one-year contract. Right-hander Joan Adon was designated for assignment to make space on the roster. Rosario will earn $2MM on the deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He’s represented by Octagon. Rosario, 29, was a solid regular in Cleveland from 2021-22, serving as the Guardians’ … [Read more...] about Nationals Sign Amed Rosario