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Three Democratic senators say they still support the Laken Riley Act, widening detention for undocumented immigrants.
Other Democrats have disavowed the measure, signaling internal party disagreements on immigration policy.
Angie Craig apologized after facing political pressure from progressive opponents in Minnesota.
Kelly argues the bill targets criminals and reflects voters’ preferences, while some oppose Trump’s broader crackdown.
Gallego says voters support deporting criminals but criticizes the expansive enforcement under Trump.
Slotkin rejects the idea that the act gave Trump a free license to crackdown nationwide.
Dempster frames the debate as a need for constructive immigration proposals beyond opposing Trump.
Dems refrained from further DHS funding, while Republicans used a budget process to fund ICE later.
The piece notes ongoing debates ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential bids.
The act is named after a Georgia student killed by an undocumented immigrant in 2024, according to the report.

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Sen. Mark Kelly condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for intertwining religion with military policy.
Kelly said it is inappropriate for a secretary of defense to mix faith with combat operations.
The dispute follows Kelly's video urging troops to resist unlawful orders and Pentagon actions altering his retirement rank.
Kelly emphasized that the government should provide a coherent rationale for war rather than sermonizing.
Kelly warned that a ground operation in Iran could risk American lives.
The interview highlighted bipartisan concerns over faith influencing national security policy.
Kelly suggested the administration should craft a rational exit strategy rather than public prayer.
The piece notes Kelly’s Catholic faith and his stance on keeping religion separate from government decisions.
Kelly argued that public policy should not be justified by religious exhortation during wartime.
The report references broader criticism of Hegseth for inviting religious leaders to speak at the Pentagon.

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