Padilla says he is ‘a no’ on Laken Riley Act ‘as currently written’
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said Sunday that he is “no” to the Laken Riley Act “as currently written.” “As currently written, I say no, because this means that people charged without conviction, including minors and Dreamers, shoplifting bubble gum, people who are simply charged without conviction, detained and deported.” Because it opens up the possibility […]
Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats
Thirty-three Senate Democrats joined Republicans Thursday to clear key procedural hurdles on the Laken-Reilly Act. The 84-9 vote easily cleared the 60-vote threshold to allow debate on the bill and potential amendments. The Laken-Riley Act requires DHS to detain illegal aliens arrested, charged, or convicted of crimes such as robbery, theft, theft, and shoplifting. The […]
Why Riley Leonard was desperate to find girlfriend after Notre Dame’s Orange Bowl win
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's girlfriend Molly Walding leads the Fighting Irish to a 27-24 victory over Penn State in Thursday's Orange Bowl and a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship game. After I got my ticket, I felt great. Walding, a student at Auburn University, shared a series of snapshots on her […]
Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard returns from injury to tie Orange Bowl
Riley Leonard has made an incredible comeback. The Notre Dame quarterback scored a third-quarter touchdown Thursday night against Penn State and scored 10 points apiece in the Orange Bowl. The score came on a 3-yard run up the middle by Leonard after he was ejected early in the first half after taking a hard hit […]
Riley Leonard returns from injury to lead Notre Dame to national championship game in CFP win vs Penn State
Notre Dame will play in the College Football Playoff national championship game for the first time in the expanded format era after a 27-24 come-from-behind victory over Penn State in Thursday's Orange Bowl. Irish martial arts kicker Mitch Jeter kicked the game-winning 41-yard field goal, ending a back-and-forth battle between two storied programs. Notre Dame's […]
Notre Dame forced to play backup quarterback in Orange Bowl after starter Riley Leonard leaves with injury
Next it's time for Notre Dame Cathedral. The Fighting Irish brought on a backup quarterback while trailing in Thursday's Orange Bowl. Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish medical staff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON […]
Riley Leonard injury update: Notre Dame QB shaken up after hard hit against Penn State
notre dame cathedral They outscored Penn State 10-3 at halftime of the Orange Bowl, clinching a spot in tomorrow night's national championship game against the winner of Texas State.ohio A game on the line. Game updates: Leonard returned to the field to start the second half. However, Notre Dame received a delay of game penalty […]
Laken Riley Act roils NJ governor’s race as 2 Dems skip roll: ‘The more someone campaigns the less they vote’
Two Democrats in the 2025 race to replace term-limited New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy failed to vote on the Laken-Reilly Act in Congress this week, drawing criticism from gubernatorial candidates of both parties. The House Clerk's Office said Essex Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Bergen County Rep. Josh Gottheimer would allow city and state authorities to […]
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster in Thursday's procedural vote and advanced to a final vote with more than 60 votes. The measure passed the filibuster by an 84-9 margin. Democrats who voted against were Sen. Cory Booker (D.N.J.), Sen. Maisie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sen. Andy Kim (D.N.J.), and Sen. Ed Markey (D.N.J.). (Massachusetts), […]
Did moderate Democrats get religion with embrace of Laken Riley Act?
Congressional Republicans ran a campaign on border security last year. So it's not really surprising that the first legislative efforts in 2025 focused on illegal immigration and tightening border security. Some will debate whether Congressional Republicans appropriated the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley for political gain. Riley, 22, went for a run in […]