Sen. Alex Padilla detained and removed for interrupting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference on LA riots
Senator Alex Padilla from California was removed from a news briefing in Los Angeles after Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem addressed the ongoing riots linked to anti-immigration and customs enforcement in the city. The Democratic senator, aged 52, confronted Noem during the briefing while local leaders accused him of being a “socialist” in opposition to […]
Mark Teixeira had a disagreement with Vicente Padilla because one was known for hitting home runs while the other was known for being aggressive.
Teixeira and Padilla: A Clash of Contrasts Mark Teixeira and Vicente Padilla embody stark differences. It’s interesting because while differences can sometimes lead to conflict, they often don’t play out in the same arena. Currently, I’m holding something quite mundane. The power hitter Teixeira and the strikeout specialist Padilla have had a significant disagreement. Their […]
Kaine, Van Hollen, Schumer, Padilla to force vote requiring WH report on El Salvador
Top Democrats announced Thursday an effort to force the Trump administration to provide reports on how it complies with court orders, in order to encourage mistaken deportation of US residents to El Salvador. Resolutions from Senator Tim Kane of Virginia, Charles Schumer of New York, Alex Padilla of California, and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland […]
Democratic lawmaker Alex Padilla demands Elon Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers
Senator Alex Padilla, D-Cali. requires Elon Musk and Charles Ezell, acting director of the Human Resources Administration (OPM), to stop sending large amounts of emails to staff. In an open letter released Thursday, Padilla said she received a ton of emails from hr@opm.gov, despite several legislative branches and agents not being subject to personnel lawsuits […]
Alex Padilla demands Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers
Senator Alex Padilla, D-Cali. requires Elon Musk and Charles Ezell, acting director of the Human Resources Administration (OPM), to stop sending large amounts of emails to staff. In an open letter released Thursday, Padilla said she received a ton of emails from hr@opm.gov, despite several legislative branches and agents not being subject to personnel lawsuits […]
Padilla calls for ‘no strings attached’ support for California amid GOP criticism
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) called for “no strings attached” support for California as President-elect Trump and his allies continue to criticize the state amid ongoing wildfires. Padilla joins NPR “Morning Edition” The episode, which aired Tuesday, discussed the destruction in the Los Angeles area after hurricane-force winds sparked fires that burned down neighborhoods. With President […]
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 […]
Congressional Democrats prepared to do 'whatever it takes' in response to Trump Cabinet picks: Padilla
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said Saturday that Congressional Democrats are prepared to do “whatever it takes” to respond to President-elect Trump's Cabinet decisions. “Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said all options are on the table to get President Trump to the team he wants as quickly as possible, including possibly recess appointments,” Al. […]
Spain’s Lamine Yamal goes public with TikTok star girlfriend Alex Padilla
Young love blossomed at the Euros on Sunday. After Spain beat England 2-1 and qualified for the 2024 Euros, Lamine Yamal – who made history as the tournament’s youngest ever scorer and was named Best Young Player – was spotted cuddling up on the pitch with TikTok star boyfriend Alex Padilla. Padilla, who has more […]
Padilla criticizes border deal as ‘failed Trump-era immigration policy’
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Sunday denounced the Senate’s bipartisan border security and foreign policy agreement, calling it nothing more than a rollback of Trump administration policies. In addition to foreign aid funding, the package includes major reforms to the asylum process, a presidential emergency declaration to close borders, and other immigration policy changes. “After […]