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US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

By Nate Raymond WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States
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House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants
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House Republicans Join Democrats to Oppose President Trump on Haitian Immigration Policy

House Republicans Join Democrats to Oppose President Trump on Haitian Immigration Policy

Several House Republicans have joined Democrats in opposing President Trump's immigration policy by voting on a measure to reinstate temporary protections for approximately 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. The vote was facilitated through a discharge petition, a legislative tool that allows representatives to bypass the House speaker and bring a vote to the floor. The bill aims to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians for three years, a program designed for nationals from countries experiencing dangerous conditions. The measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate, but the House vote marks a significant break from the White House by GOP members.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Utilizes Discharge Petition to Advance Haitian Immigrant Protections

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Utilizes Discharge Petition to Advance Haitian Immigrant Protections

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) is employing a discharge petition to force a vote in the House on a bill aimed at extending legal protections for Haitian immigrants in the United States. This legislative maneuver allows a bill to bypass committee approval and go directly to the floor for a vote if it garners the support of a simple majority of House members. Pressley's petition has already secured the necessary 218 signatures, enabling the bill to be considered without the usual procedural hurdles. The bill seeks to extend deportation protections for Haitian immigrants until 2029, countering a Trump administration policy that aimed to terminate these protections. The move highlights a growing trend in the current Congress where discharge petitions are increasingly used to advance legislation that might otherwise be stalled by party leadership.
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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Haitian Immigrants' Status Amid Nursing Home Workforce Concerns

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Haitian Immigrants' Status Amid Nursing Home Workforce Concerns

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case concerning the Trump administration's attempt to revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for 353,000 Haitian immigrants. This status was granted following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Nursing home operators warn that revoking TPS would severely impact the workforce caring for America's seniors, as many Haitians work in the healthcare sector. The nursing home industry, already facing staffing challenges, relies heavily on immigrant labor. Industry representatives have filed a brief with the court, emphasizing the potential negative consequences for senior care. The Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke TPS has been blocked by lower courts, prompting the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Senate Rejects Resolution to Block President Trump from Striking Iran Amid War Powers Debate

Senate Rejects Resolution to Block President Trump from Striking Iran Amid War Powers Debate

The U.S. Senate voted against a resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from ordering further military strikes on Iran. This decision comes as the conflict approaches a critical 60-day deadline, which under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, requires the president to seek congressional authorization for military actions not previously approved by Congress. The resolution failed with a 47-52 vote, with some Republicans expressing concerns over the lack of congressional input in the ongoing conflict. Despite the rejection, there is bipartisan pressure on the Trump administration to outline a clear strategy for ending the war, as the deadline for congressional authorization looms. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a similar resolution soon.
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Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran
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US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.
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US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

By Ernest Scheyder April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota, agreeing with the House of Representatives and sending the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Haitian Immigrants' Status, Impacting Nursing Home Workforce

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Haitian Immigrants' Status, Impacting Nursing Home Workforce

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case concerning the Trump administration's attempt to revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for 353,000 Haitian immigrants. This status was initially granted following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Nursing home operators warn that revoking TPS would severely impact the workforce caring for America's seniors, as many Haitian immigrants work in this sector. The case has reached the Supreme Court after lower courts blocked the deportation of these immigrants, citing ongoing dangers in Haiti such as gang violence and civil unrest.
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Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Partisan legislation to fund Donald Trump's immigration enforcement activities through the end of his presidency in January 2029 could begin moving through the U.S. Senate by the end of this month, according to Republican senators and aides.