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Sen. Padilla leads all Senate Democrats in a letter demanding Trump withdraw military from L.A.
Padilla and his fellow Senate Democrats are demanding that Trump "immediately withdraw all military personnel" that have been deployed in response to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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House Oversight investigating California leaders over handling of Los Angeles riots
Both leaders have clashed with the Trump administration recently over the protests, after President Donald Trump activated the state National Guard and deployed Marines to help protect federal officers and buildings.
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Senate confirms Billy Long as IRS commissioner
The Senate voted 53-44 to make former Rep. Billy Long the IRS chief.
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GOP-House passes bill to end DC's 'sanctuary' city statutes
The measure passed 224-194, with 11 Democrats voting with Republicans to pass the measure
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Sanders, King introduce bill banning prescription drug ads
The legislation follows Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s calls to ban prescription drug TV ads.
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Stefanik clashes with Hochul over migrant crime in NY: 'I'm standing up for New Yorkers'
The exchange comes as Stefanik is reportedly considering a potential 2026 gubernatorial bid. Hochul is already facing a tough reelection next year after she narrowly won a second term in 2022.
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Years in the making, GOP bills against 'weaponization,' medicalized gender transition head to floor
SCOTUS rulings are due by month's end on related cases: whether states can block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds and ban so-called gender affirming care for minors.
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Rep. Ralph Norman says Sen. Padilla was rightfully removed for disrputing Noem press conference
"I don't know why these Democrats think they can just disrupt and get by with it," Rep. Ralph Norman said.
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Rep. Burlison praises House passing first round of DOGE cuts, hopes there will be more to come
Burlison said he didn't think the House cut enough spending and wants more to be done.
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House reacts to Padilla being pushed from DHS briefing with Democratic calls for Noem to resign
The Congressional response to the incident has been mixed, with Democrats largely slamming the law enforcement response and calling for Noem to testify or resign over the scandal. But Republicans largely criticized Padilla for disrupting the briefing.
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Footage shows Padilla pushing law enforcement officers as he's removed from briefing
As he was pushed out of the room by two men, Padilla could be heard saying, "I'm Sen. Alex Padilla and I have questions for the secretary." Officers placed handcuffs on him after he went to the ground, video footage shows.
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Padilla responds to removal from DHS briefing: ‘I can only imagine what they’re doing’ to migrants
Padilla told reporters at his own news conference following the incident that he was not arrested or charged with a crime, but confirmed reports that he was handcuffed.
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House passes rescission package that includes cutting billions in foreign aid, PBS funding
The package passed in a 214-212 vote.