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LA Times: Federal watchdog will investigate Energy Department over selective blue state grant cancellations

By Hayley Smith An independent federal office is launching an investigation into the U.S. Department of Energy after it canceled $8 billion in funding for clean energy projects in California and other Democratic-leaning states. The Energy Department Office of the...

SacBee: Padilla aims to make it easier to sue federal immigration officials

By David Lightman Sen. Alex Padilla and his Democratic colleagues are teaming up to push a measure allowing people to sue federal law enforcement officers and agencies – notably immigration officials – in civil court for violating someone’s civil and...

Axios: Exclusive: Lawmakers push bill showing fusion’s bipartisan appeal

By Amy Harder Fusion hasn’t actually arrived in reality, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers is already looking to make sure it sticks around in Washington. Why it matters: A bill being introduced that would codify a new fusion office...

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Padilla Statement on Republicans Blocking Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution that he cosponsored to end U.S. military involvement against Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress: “As Donald Trump pushes...

Padilla, Schiff Join Wyden, Espaillat, Colleagues to Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS’ Warrantless Purchases of Americans’ Location Data

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), and 66 other Democratic lawmakers to call for a new investigation...

WATCH: Padilla Presses Noem for Accountability for DHS’ Cruel Immigration Enforcement

Padilla also joined a press conference today to stand by three U.S. citizens who were assaulted, detained by DHS officers and agents WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee and...

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Need Disaster Relief? Here Are Some Options

Dear Friend, This winter, California has experienced a relentless stream of severe storms—with rainstorms, flooding, and mudslides causing over one billion dollars in damages. My heart goes out to everyone who lost a loved one, and every family who saw...

A Year of Progress

Dear Friend,As we approach the end of the year, I want to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I’m grateful to the people of California for putting their faith in me to represent them in the United...

The Inflation Reduction Act – Lowering Costs for Californians

Dear Friend,  I recently voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden this month. This landmark new law will help lower energy and health care costs for millions of Californians, boost air quality, and...