WATCH: Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
should the Department of Justice play in ensuring independent and transparent review and investigations over these incidents? […] PADILLA
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NEWS: Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks
firearms industry could be expected to independently and impartially regulate and oversee that same industry. I am even
NEWS: As California Leads Nation in Scientific Advancements, Schiff, Lofgren, 42 Colleagues Urge OMB to Rescind Politicized Rule on Federal Grants
federal funding for scientific research to remain independent given California’s leadership as the innovation capital … well-being of the American people. Merit-based, independent scientific review is the foundation of the United States
Padilla, Morelle Statement on Firing of Democratic Commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
President Trump is trying to dismantle yet another independent guardrail of our democracy designed to keep elections fair … efforts to erode trust in our elections, undermine independent oversight, and further his Administration’s attempt to ‘take
Padilla, Heinrich, Huffman Demand Investigation into Trump Plan to Roll Back Offshore Drilling Safety Protections
warn the proposed Marine Minerals Administration could weaken independent safety oversight established after Deepwater Horizon and leave workers … answers about whether the consolidation would undermine the independent offshore safety oversight Congress established after the Deepwater Horizon
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Murphy, Senate Dems in Demanding Answers on Misuse of Federal Resources After Rushed, Costly Retrofit Jet Job
luxurious plane,’ with his favored paint job, during Independence Day festivities. Trump’s own statements – including his celebration … luxurious plane,” with his favored paint job, during Independence Day festivities. Trump’s own statements – including his celebration
WATCH: Padilla Slams Trump for Turning America’s 250th Celebration into a Political Campaign
anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly politicized 250th … will be coming together to celebrate not just Independence Day, but the United States of America’s 250th
NEWS: Schiff Joins Padilla, Peters, Schumer in Demanding USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Carry Out President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail
administer American elections. By statute, USPS is “an independent establishment of the executive branch” and its Board … protected from arbitrary removal by the President. This independence, which the proposed rule undermines, is the foundation
Padilla, Peters, Schumer Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding USPS Abandon Plan to Carry Out Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail
administer American elections. By statute, USPS is “an independent establishment of the executive branch” and its Board … protected from arbitrary removal by the President. This independence, which the proposed rule undermines, is the foundation
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Push to State Department to Call Out Human Rights Abuses in Azerbaijan
censorship, and serious restrictions on internet freedom; prohibiting independent trade unions or significant or systematic restrictions on workers
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Unveil New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
including suicidal ideation or self-harm. Mandate annual, independent child safety audits to ensure full compliance with
NEWS: Schiff, Booker, Warren Urge FCC to Pause Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger Over National Security Risks
urged you to conduct a full and independent review of all foreign ownership interests under Section
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Probe of Binance Routing Funds to Iran-Backed Proxy Groups, Raises Conflict of Interest from Trump Ties
Justice and Treasury, Binance agreed to maintain two independent Compliance Monitors for three and five years. In September
Padilla, Merkley Seek New Election Safeguards Amid Growing Misuse of AI to Suppress Voting and Spread Misinformation
including the SAVE database. Requiring the non-partisan, independent Government Accountability Office (GAO) to publish a report
WATCH: One Year After DHS Incident, Padilla Says Oversight Matters More Than Ever
long, is undeniable. The need to ensure independent scrutiny of detention centers and these awful conditions is undeniable
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
Army. This 400-building facility in Independence, Missouri, has been operated by Olin Winchester, LLC, since
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump’s Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ
persecuted, whether they were Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or otherwise,” the statement read. “The Department will abide
WATCH: “A Tactical Retreat;” Sen. Schiff Casts Doubt on Claim That Trump is Abandoning Slush Fund on CNN
waiting until election season to seek more independence from President Trump, recognizing that their own voters … they fear the president, you will see more independence. But I don’t think we’re seeing
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Drain the Slush Fund Act to Block Trump’s Corrupt Payouts, Prevent Future Abuse of DOJ Settlement Fund
bill does just that. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are crying out for the President to focus
Padilla, Welch, Senate Judiciary Colleagues Demand Urgent and Thorough Investigation into Trump’s $1.8 billion DOJ Slush Fund
unprecedented magnitude and must be subjected to independent scrutiny. The Senators slammed President Trump’s slush fund … Congress mandated that inspectors general be established as ‘independent and objective units’ that ‘prevent and detect fraud
Padilla Statement on USPS’s Proposed Rule to Implement Trump’s Unlawful Vote By Mail Executive Order
enacted by Congress, the Postal Service is an independent agency, and Americans rely on it to deliver
Padilla, Warren, Schumer, Colleagues Call on CBO to Outline How Much Iran War is Costing American Taxpayers
that estimate to be about $29 billion. However, independent analysts and investigative journalists have produced estimates that … administration’s public estimates and those produced by independent analysts and investigative journalists. We are concerned that
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Ensure Fair and Affordable Energy Costs for Americans Amid Data Center Buildouts
Conn.) to force data centers to find independent power sources. House Energy and Commerce lawmakers discussed the draft
NEWS: Schiff Joins Baldwin and Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Keep American Workers at Center of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Negotiations
Ensure Mexico Fully Enforces Its Labor Laws: An independent review found in 2025 that Mexico … laws to ensure workers are able to organize independent unions free from coercion and employer intimidation. This
WATCH: Republicans Block Padilla Bill to Kill Trump Slush Fund for January 6 Insurrectionists
celebrating the 250th anniversary of the declaration of Independence, and we learn both from the steps forward