Padilla, Merkley Seek New Election Safeguards Amid Growing Misuse of AI to Suppress Voting and Spread Misinformation
accurate this process really is. In addition to Padilla and Merkley, the FAIR Elections Act is cosponsored
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads 21 Colleagues in Demanding Administration Release $160 Million in Transportation Funding for California, Reverse Strict Restrictions on California Truck Drivers
targeting an essential workforce,” the lawmakers concluded. In addition to Schiff, the letter is signed by U.S. Senator … that California’s licensing practices compromise highway safety. Additionally, the rule’s narrowing of eligibility
Padilla, Klobuchar, Luján, Slotkin, Heinrich, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak
critical first steps, but the evolving situation demands additional actions to ensure that the United States is adequately … responding to the significance of this threat.” In addition to Padilla, Klobuchar, Luján, Slotkin, and Heinrich, the letter
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warren Lead Senators in Pressing Trump Admin for Answers on U.S. Army Plant Ammunitions Linked to Mass Shootings, Mexico Cartel Violence
into the hands of international drug cartels. In addition to Schiff and Warren, the letter is signed
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Efforts to Undermine Forest Conservation and Block Firefighter Benefits
moved forward with Padilla’s bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement
Padilla, Warner, Peters Demand Answers on Election Security Preparations Ahead of 2026 Midterms
defend against, and respond to election security threats. Additionally, CISA does not have a plan for fielding election … members of Congress, as required by law. Additionally, if there is any intelligence underlying Director Gabbard’s claims
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Secretary of Agriculture on Increasing Support for Specialty Crop Farmers
billion, up from the 1.6 in additional help to have this funding doled out based on revenue, similar … come, crop insurance, crop protection, et cetera, the additional money is going to come from the CCC fund
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Launch of Inquiry into Administration’s Corrupt Redirecting of Taxpayer Dollars for National Parks to Pay for Trump’s Vanity Projects
President’s personal enjoyment is unprecedented. Additionally, the Senators emphasize that the redirecting of this money comes amidst … public parks,” the Senators concluded. In addition to Schiff, the letter is signed by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich
Padilla, Schiff, Kaine, Schumer, Senate Democrats Press Trump on Legal Basis for Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
timely manner,” concluded the Senators. In addition to Padilla, Schiff, Kaine, and Schumer, the letter was co-signed
Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections
about eligibility, as opposed to intentional fraud.” In addition to Padilla, Durbin, and Whitehouse, the letter was signed … been reduced from 36 to two. In addition, in early April, former Republican congressman Dan Bishop was appointed
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Representatives DeSaulnier and Lofgren to Voice Opposition to Any Reopening of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) without additional environmental review and mitigation planning. Instead, due to previously stated … that will utilize it for immigration detention.” In addition to requesting that the BOP address deficiencies
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Kaine, Schumer Lead 35 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
president’s ongoing use of military force, in addition to being unconstitutional from the start. “Your administration … timely manner,” the Senators concluded. In addition to Schiff, Kaine, and Schumer the letter was co-signed
Padilla Rails Against Republican Reconciliation Bill, Pushes Amendment for DHS Enforcement Reforms
deserve.” The Republican partisan reconciliation bill allocates an additional $70 billion to ICE and CBP to carry … vocal critic of Republicans’ attempts to provide additional funding to ICE and CBP without any guardrails, Trump
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump’s Unqualified Pick for Director of Intelligence, Slams Blanche’s Politicization of Justice Department
president’s interests above the American people. Additionally, the Senator emphasized the urgency for the Senate to pass
WATCH: Padilla Slams Republican Reconciliation Bill
Americans across the country and instead allocates an additional $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement … criticism of the Republicans’ attempts to provide additional funding to ICE and CBP without any guardrails, Trump
As Trump & Republicans Wage Assault On Free and Fair Elections, Padilla, Schiff, Senate Democrats, & Elections Experts Prepare to Protect the 2026 Midterms
Senators’ Task Force will continue to announce additional steps in the fight to safeguard the right to vote
WATCH: Padilla Questions Federal Highway Administrator on California Highway Projects and Infrastructure
being held up by the Trump Administration. In addition to discussing blocked projects, Padilla reminded McMaster about
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump’s Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ
guardrails or backroom promises to hide behind.” In addition, a trio of Democratic Senators are introducing a bill
Padilla Leads Colleagues in Opposing Education Secretary McMahon’s Attacks on English Learners
Secondary Education Act and Civil Rights Act . In addition to Padilla, Cortez Masto, and Schatz, the letter
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Drain the Slush Fund Act to Block Trump’s Corrupt Payouts, Prevent Future Abuse of DOJ Settlement Fund
January 20, 2025, and will block any additional corrupt settlements using this fund and prevent future abuse
PHOTOS: At Reedley College, Sen. Schiff Attends FAME Apprenticeship Program Signing Day, Highlights Delivering Over $2 Million in Federal Funding
initiative first established at Reedley in 2025. In addition to the ceremony, Schiff toured Reedley College’s manufacturing
Padilla, Cortez Masto, Goldman, Crow Denounce Trump Administration’s Nonpayment for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Minors, Demand Payment
conditioning reimbursement on the provision of additional, case-specific information not required under the terms of the contract … conditioning reimbursement on the provision of additional, case-specific information not required under the terms of the contract
Padilla Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
aspects of the implementation of this order.’ In addition, we are aware of nonpublic reports that … records and documents related to those topics. In addition, we request that the Department begin organizing these materials
Padilla, Welch, Senate Judiciary Colleagues Demand Urgent and Thorough Investigation into Trump’s $1.8 billion DOJ Slush Fund
June 2, 2026, of your decision.” In addition to Padilla and Welch, the letter was signed by Senate
PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Tours Kingsburg Peach Farm, Highlights Federal Relief Secured for Fresno County Farmers
pulling trees and transitioning to new crops. Additionally, Schiff discussed his priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill