Democrats Claim Republicans Undermined Filibuster While Voting to Repeal It for Years
Senate Democrats have claimed that Republicans undermined the Senate filibuster while they have moved to repeal it outright for years.
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Padilla: Dem Brand Includes California’s ‘Policy Leadership’ on Climate
During an interview with FOX 11 L.A.’s Elex Michaelson for Friday’s broadcast of “The Issue Is,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) discussed the brand of the Democratic Party and said that one part is “our climate crisis is real. It’s existential.
Padilla: Dem Advocacy Has ‘a Little Bit Less to Do’ with ‘Family Man’ Abrego Garcia and ‘More the Process’
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) responded to a question on audio of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wife asking for protection from him by stating that “our advocacy here has a little bit less to do
Padilla: ‘Vast Majority’ of Illegal Immigrants ‘Critical’ to Economy, That’s Why GDP Fell After Inheriting ‘Strong’ Biden Economy
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that “the vast majority of immigrants who happen to be here unlawfully” “are so critical to keep our economy going” and blamed the Trump administration’s immigration policies for
Dem Sen. Padilla: Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote ‘Voter Suppression’
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) said Thursday on MSNBC’s “Reports” that a bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections was “voter suppression.”
Dem Sen. Padilla After Voting No on Laken Riley Act: Dems Have ‘Always’ Supported Deporting Violent Criminals
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), who voted against the Laken Riley Act on Monday, stated that he doesn’t believe “Democrats have ever said, no, no, no, let’s not deport violent criminals. We’ve always been for
Dem Sen. Padilla: ‘I’m Not Going to Root for President Trump’s Success Simply on His Terms’
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that he was “not going to root for President Trump’s success simply on his terms.”
California Dem Blames Climate Change for L.A. Wildfires in Energy Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Padilla attempted to pick apart Energy Secretary nominee Chris Wright over climate change during a confirmation hearing on Wednesday morning.
Democrat Senator Tries to Get Pam Bondi to Agree to Red Flag Laws, Universal Background Checks
During confirmation hearings on Wednesday, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) tried to corner Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi and get her to support red flag laws and universal background checks.
Radical Left-Wing Code Pink Links California Wildfires to Gaza Conflict in ‘Unhinged’ Protest: ‘Genocide Is Ecocide’
Far-left activists from Code Pink are being accused of exploiting tragedy after linking California’s devastating wildfires to the conflict in Gaza, claiming both are fueled by policies targeting indigenous lands and broader environmental neglect.
Democrats Tell Biden to Get as Many Migrants Possible into U.S. Before Leaving Office
A few Senate Democrats are lobbying President Joe Biden to get as many migrants as he can into the United States and ensure they stay indefinitely before he leaves office and President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House.
Dem Sen. Padilla: Hunter Pardon Contradicts What Biden Said, But Trump’s ‘The Reason We’re Talking About Pardons’
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, is a contradiction of the President’s vow not to pardon his son that he made “for months
Sanctuary State California May Fight Trump’s Mass Deportations by Giving Lawyers to Illegal Aliens
The sanctuary state of California is considering providing lawyers to illegal aliens facing deportation under President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation operation, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) suggests.
Dem Sen. Padilla: ‘No Obligation’ for California Officials to Assist Trump’s Deportations
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) said Sunday on CBS’s “Face The Nation” that “there’s no obligation” for California state and local officials to assist with President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plan.
Harris Advisory Board Member: We ‘Want to Unleash Nationally’ What We Did in California on Immigration
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “José Díaz-Balart Reports,” Harris Campaign Advisory Board Member Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that California “knows the value of our diversity, including our immigrant population, its contribution to the strength of our state and our
Dem Sen. Padilla: People Don’t Like Biden-Harris Record on Economy Because of ‘a Lot of Misinformation’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) argued that people are dissatisfied with the Biden-Harris administration’s record on the economy and think 2024 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump would handle the economy better than
Dem Sen. Padilla: Harris Hasn’t Moved to the Center ‘as Much as You Might Think’
During an interview with PBS’s “Firing Line” released on Friday, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) said that he doesn’t believe 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris has moved to the center “as much as you might think.” Host Margaret
Dem Sen. Padilla: Harris Has Done Tons of Interviews over the Years, ‘Cut Her a Little Bit of Slack’
On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) reacted to criticism from the Trump-Vance campaign of 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris for her avoiding taking questions by stating that Harris has “done interview after
Dem Sen. Padilla: Polls Showing Voters Favor Trump on Immigration ‘Misleading Because Immigration Is So Complex’
On Wednesday’s “CNN This Morning,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) argued that polls showing people support 2024 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump’s immigration approach over President Joe Biden’s “are also misleading because immigration is so complex.” Host Manu Raju
Padilla: GOP Opposes Aid That I Voted Against Because It Didn’t Have Amnesty Because Putin Has Something on Trump
During an interview with Fox 11 Los Angeles’ Elex Michaelson aired on Friday’s “The Issue Is,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) argued that Vladimir Putin has something on 2024 Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and that’s why Republicans oppose
Padilla: Biden Hasn’t Done Many Unscripted Appearances Because We Didn’t Know Who the GOP Nominee Was
During an interview with Fox 11 Los Angeles’ Elex Michaelson aired on Friday’s “The Issue Is,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) responded to a question on President Joe Biden’s lack of unscripted public appearances by stating that “until now, everybody’s been
Dem Sen. Padilla: GOP Not Serious for Rejecting Bill I Oppose over Lack of Amnesty and for Ditching Talks I Oppose
On Monday’s “CNN NewsNight,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that he opposes the Senate border bill because it doesn’t provide any relief to anyone in the country illegally, and also criticized Republicans for rejecting the deal and saying they need
Dem Sen. Padilla: GOP Is Bad for Stymieing Border Deal with Many ‘Troublesome’ Elements
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “José Díaz-Balart Reports,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that many of the reported details of the border agreement are “troublesome,” and criticized the talks for not including relief for people in the country illegally, but
Dem Sen. Padilla: Israel, Ukraine Money Shouldn’t Be Hostage for Border, We Should Have My Amnesty in There
On Thursday’s broadcast of ABC’s “GMA3,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that he doesn’t think Israel and Ukraine money “should necessarily be held hostage for” border and immigration policy, but also lamented the lack of protections or a path to
Political Operative Laphonza Butler Has Longtime Ties to Harris, Clinton, and Newsom
U.S. Senate nominee Laphonza Butler is a longtime political operative with ties to Vice President Kamala Harris, failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — the man who nominated her to fill the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
HHS Sec’y Becerra Violated Hatch Act by Campaigning for Alex Padilla
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra violated the Hatch Act of 1939 when he gave a speech in which he backed Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) for election in the 2022 midterms, a report concluded.
Migration Advocates Excuse, Downplay Teen Migrant ‘Brutal’ Work Abuse
Migration advocates claim to be shocked by the New York Times’ admission that many teenage migrants are working in sometimes “brutal” jobs — but they also are trying to keep the migrants coming.
Democrat Alex Padilla Silent on Leftist Calls to Oppose Media Cartel Bill
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) has remained silent on leftist calls to oppose the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA), a bill that has been decried as benefitting media conglomerates and subverting independent news outlets.
Democrat Mark Kelly Campaigns with California Senator who Proposed Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants
Democrat incumbent Mark Kelly is campaigning with Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who proposed amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Democrat Sen. Alex Padilla Warns JCPA ‘Plagued by Vague Terms,’ Will Lead to ‘Confusion’
Democrat Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) raised additional concerns about JCPA at a Thursday hearing following Sen Ted Cruz (R-TX) caving to the left’s legislation, which would allow media organizations to form cartels to negotiate with Big Tech companies.
Democrats Waver on JCPA: Sens. Patrick Leahy, Alex Padilla Raise Concerns
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who is pushing to bail out the nation’s largest and wealthiest media companies through the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA), faced opposition from her own party as well as Republicans at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee today.
Padilla: ‘We Also Need to Ask More of the Voters’ on Inflation
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that Democrats will push the Biden administration on inflation and Congress needs to do what it can, but “We also need to ask more of the voters.” And
Cornyn, Senators Applaud University Demand for More Foreign Students
Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn and various other senators said nothing in defense of young American men and women when university lobbies used a June 14 hearing to request more foreign students that will take white-collar jobs sought by young Americans.
After Blowback, John Cornyn Claims He Was Joking About Immigration Deal: ‘No Secret Amnesty Bill’
After facing swift and intense backlash from conservatives and Republican lawmakers, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) claimed that he was joking about striking a deal on amnesty after negotiating a deal on gun control.
Sen. John Cornyn Hints at Amnesty, Pro-Migration Deal with Democrats
Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn suggested Tuesday evening that he would push through an immigration bill with amnesty advocate Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA).
John Cornyn Says Comment to Senators About Immigration Deal Was a Joke
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) pledged on Tuesday to sell out the American people by trying to advance amnesty for illegal aliens after striking a deal on gun control.
Tillis, Cornyn Start Talks with Democrats to Promote Amnesty for Hundreds of Thousands of Illegals
GOP Sens. Tillis and Cornyn are joining Democrats to advance amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants through legislation.
Anonymous Lawmakers Report Dianne Feinstein, 88, in State of Mental Decline
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Thursday that a growing number of lawmakers are concerned that Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who is 88 years old, is in a state of mental decline so severe that she may need to resign in the near future.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends Using ‘Noncitizens’ Term to Describe Illegal Aliens: ‘Language Matters’
President Joe Biden’s nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, defended her use of the term “noncitizens” to describe border crossers and illegal aliens in her legal opinions.
D.C.’s Economic Policy Sidelines Almost 20 Million American Men
Almost 20 million American native-born men have been shoved out of the labor force and onto the economic sidelines of their own homeland, as Democrats and business groups demand even more imported foreign workers.
