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Bloomberg Government: Lawmakers Ramp Up Election Observer Efforts Ahead of Midterms

By Torrence Banks Lawmakers from both parties are moving forward with efforts to deploy election observers ahead of the November midterms amid growing concerns about the democratic process. The House Administration Committee, led by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), is preparing...

MeidasTouch: Senators Padilla and Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies on Paying Influencers Who Spread Disinformation

By Troy Matthews U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, and Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, have submitted a letter demanding answers from prediction market companies Kalshi and Polymarket regarding...

SacBee: At Padilla roundtable, California nonprofits warn of federal funding uncertainty

By Naomi Taxay U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., joined leaders from California nonprofits, universities and community organizations in Sacramento Tuesday to hear how federal funding cuts and policy changes are playing out on the ground. Across sectors, they described an...

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Padilla, Hirono, Senate Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Illegal Reallocation of Funding for Minority Serving Institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), and Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.-09), pressed U.S. Department of...

Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse Demand DOJ Commit to Not Seize Ballots, Voting Equipment During Midterm Elections

Following new DOJ demand to block certain ballots in California, Senators urge DOJ to follow the law and reaffirm its longstanding election non-interference policy ahead of 2026 midterm elections, warning that “DOJ action that could spoil an election would be...

WATCH: Padilla Slams Trump DOJ Attempts to Interfere in California Elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s In the Arena with Kasie Hunt to blast the Trump Administration’s baseless lawsuit to interfere in California’s 2026 midterm election. Key Excerpts:   On the DOJ’s Lawsuit The Administration is clearly...

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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...