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US President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, January 29, 2025. The Laken Riley Act -- which mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes -- is named for a 22-year-old student murdered by a Venezuelan man with no papers who was wanted for shoplifting. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Signs ‘Laken Riley Act’ Into Law: ‘America Will Never Forget Laken Hope Riley’

President Donald Trump has officially signed the Laken Riley Act into law, making the measure the first piece of legislation to receive the president’s signature and seal of approval since his return back to the White House.

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) listens as Administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deanne Criswell testifies a House Oversight Committee Hearing at the Rayburn House Office Building on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Criswell testifies during a hearing on oversight of FEMA and their response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Rep. Luna Unveils Bills That Could Make Convicted Pedophiles Face The Death Penalty

Florida Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna has revealed a new set of bills that could potentially force child sexual predators to face the death penalty.

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a reception for new Democratic members of Congress at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on January 5, 2025. (Photo by Chris Kleponis / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS KLEPONIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden Signs ‘Social Security Fairness Act,’ Says It Will Boost Retirement Benefits For Millions

On Sunday, President Joe Biden signed legislation that he says will increase Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listens as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. They spoke about "election integrity," which has been one of the former president's top issues. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Mike Johnson Reveals That Trump Wants A Single ‘Big Beautiful’ Reconciliation Bill

In a closed door meeting, Mike Johnson told Republicans on Saturday that President-elect Donald Trump only wants one reconciliation package, rather than two separate bills Republican lawmakers have been pushing for, according to Politico.

(L-Top) TINLEY PARK, IL - DECEMBER 17: A customer shops for a pistol at Freddie Bear Sports sporting goods store on December 17, 2012 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Americans purchased a record number of guns in 2012 and gun makers have reported a record high in demand. Firearm sales have surged recently as speculation of stricter gun laws and a re-instatement of the assault weapons ban following the mass school shooting in Connecticut . (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) / (L-Bottom) HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 15: Cartons of eggs are seen for sale in a Kroger grocery store on August 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Egg prices steadily climb in the U.S. as inflation continues impacting grocery stores nationwide. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) / (R-Top) A sign reading "sorry temporarily closed" is seen behind a shattered glass of a storefront after a night of protest over the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis on June 1, 2020 in Lower Manhattan in New York City. - Thousands of National Guard troops patrolled major US cities after five consecutive nights of protests over racism and police brutality that boiled over into arson and looting, sending shock waves through the country. The death Monday of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, at the hands of police in Minneapolis ignited this latest wave of outrage in the US over law enforcement's repeated use of lethal force against African Americans -- this one like others before captured on cellphone video. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images) / (R-Bottom) RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - APRIL 26: In this photo illustration, the logos of social media applications Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Messenger, Hyperlapse and Telegram are displayed on a cellphone screen on April 26, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian justice has temporarily suspend the messaging app Telegram in the middle of an investigation related to neonazi activities on the network. According to the Brazilian authorities, the company has failed to provide data and information on the groups that spread messages of hatred and violence through the platform. (Photo Illustration by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

The New Year Is Here: What Laws Are Going Into Effect In 2025?

Throughout the United States, certain policies and laws in a number of states will undoubtedly change in 2025. Let’s break down some changes that are coming your way, depending on where you live.

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC on December 20, 2024. The US House of Representatives voted December 20, 2024 to avert a government shutdown with just hours to spare, with Democrats joining Republicans to advance a funding bill keeping the lights on through mid-March. Lawmakers sent a package to the Senate that would keep federal agencies running through mid-March -- but the upper chamber only has until midnight (0500 GMT) to follow suit or federal agencies will begin shutting. (Photo by Richard PIERRIN / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker, Criticizes Democrats: ‘It Was a Disaster!’

President-elect Donald Trump put his endorsement behind Mike Johnson for House speaker on Monday after turmoil took place over government funding this month that caused chaos among Republicans and questioned his leadership bid.