President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, a challenging initiative that could split apart families and affect U.S. businesses.

The Senate recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which now heads to President Biden, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill would eliminate two key Social Security provisions that reduce benefits for government employees who have certain types of pensions.

When newly elected senators are sworn in Jan. 3 at the Capitol, one member won’t be there: Republican Jim Justice says he’ll serve out his term as West Virginia governor and postpone joining the Senate until his gubernatorial successor is inaugurated on Jan.

Sen.-elect Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) will hold off on being seated in the Senate by 10 days until the end of his second term as governor concludes. Justice, who will replace retiring Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV),

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has died from cancer. An online statement posted by her family on Saturday said "Dziedzic entered eternal life on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family."

Former Senate leader Kari Dziedzic passed away Friday after a long battle with caner. Her family released a statement on Saturday saying Dziedzic "entered eternal life surrounded by her family" and "Kari will be remembered by her family and those she served for her enthusiastic and humble leadership,