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California asks for $32 million in emergency funds to fight glassy-winged sharpshooter
U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., are urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to provide emergency funding to the state to combat the threat of the glassy-winged sharpshooter. Read More
Senate Dems Push Back on Oil Reserve Plan
Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., sent a letter Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright demanding that the Department of Energy halt efforts to establish a regional emergency oil reserve on the West Coast until Congress authorizes such a move. Read More
Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — A pair of Senate Democrats are calling for the Trump administration to abandon efforts to build a West Coast emergency oil reserve. In a letter dated Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Sens. Alex Padilla and Patty Murray warn that establishing a West Coast Strategic Petroleum Reserve this fiscal Read More
Padilla: Trump Impeachment Should Be on the Table
Monday on MS NOW's "On The Line," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said he agreed with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) that Democrats should not rule out impeaching President Donald Trump. | Clips Read More
Trump Targeting Illegal Immigrants 'Harmful' to Our Nation’s Interests
Friday on MS NOW's "Morning Joe," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said the Trump administration's targeting of immigrants whose only crime is their presence in this country is harmful to the nation. | Clips Read More
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa
Democrats are trying to defend California and make inroads in Iowa in primary elections. California's governor's race is lacking star power this year. Big names like Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla... Read More
In Tuesday's primaries, Dems try to defend California and gain ground in Iowa
California's governor race is lacking star power this year. Big names like Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla have opted out, leaving a crowded field of about 60 candidates. Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom, other California leaders request federal emergency declaration for Garden Grove chemical threat
U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, as well as Rep. Derek Tran, also sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to approve the emergency declaration request. Read More
Democratic Lawmakers Demand White House Remove Election Security Czar
Democratic senators, led by Senator Alex Padilla, are urging the White House to dismiss Kurt Olsen, the election security czar, as his appointment exceeds the legal limit for special government employees. Olsen, a Trump appointee, has been involved in controversial efforts related to the 2020 election and voter fraud investigations. Read More
Democratic Senators Push for Fuel Price Oversight Legislation
Three Democratic senators proposed legislation aimed at strengthening the Federal Trade Commission's oversight of fuel prices. This bill, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell, Alex Padilla, and Ron Wyden, seeks to increase transparency in transportation fuel markets and impose stricter penalties for market manipulation and fraud. Read More
What Alex Padilla says Democrats should do about the Voting Rights Act ruling
He spoke with POLITICO about the implications of the court’s ruling and what, if anything, Democrats can do about it. Read More
Senate Passed DHS Bill That Doesn't Fund ICE, CBP
During an interview aired on Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) cited the Senate's bill on funding the Department of | Clips Read More
Trump Should 'Take the Lead' on Lowering Temperature, I Was Just Talking About People in MN Dying for Free Speech
During an interview aired on Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) responded to criticism of his rhetoric by the White | Clips Read More
Padilla: Voter ID Measures Would Disenfranchise Those Who Forget IDs, Forget to Renew
During an interview aired on Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Story Is," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) argued that the issue with voter ID measures is "If you | Clips Read More
CA Senator Alex Padilla denounces Trump's SAVE America Act, warns of voter suppression
California Senator Alex Padilla has been one of the loudest voices in the Senate against President Trump's SAVE America Act. Read More
Senator Alex Padilla Takes in Dodgers Game in Washington D.C.
When it comes to tracking members of Congress, it's like selling real estate ... it's all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Read More
GOP's 'Only Hope of Holding on to Power Is to Rig the Election'
Wednesday on MS NOW's "The Weeknight," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said Republicans' only hope of holding on to power was to rig the election." | Clips Read More
CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are demanding answers from the DHS after an immigration arrest at SFO raised questions about data sharing. Read More