GOP-Controlled Senate Confirms Rubio, Passes Laken Riley Act Hours After Trump's Inauguration

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : The U.S. Senate got right to work after the inauguration of President Trump, moving late last night to confirm Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State and also taking swift action on immigration.
63% : " The Laken Riley Act would require immigration authorities to detain illegal immigrants who are found guilty of certain non-violent crimes such as theft.
49% : The legislation is likely to be one of the first bills that Trump will sign into law.
27% : As CBN News reported, Trump immediately tackled America's border crisis using his executive powers, just hours after being sworn into office.
24% : Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has also confirmed Ibarra was previously apprehended by ICE and New York Police Department officials for different crimes but was reportedly released, partly due to the Biden administration's "catch and release" policy.
22% : Trump aims to crack down on illegal immigration by restricting asylum access and sending troops to protect the southern border.

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