Alex Padilla: “Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you, Vice Chair Murkowski, for the hearing today.”

DOJ’s failure to seek immediate relief is profoundly concerning—for the integrity of the Department, the rule of law, and the public’s safety.

In light of these many concerns, we request answers to the following questions and production of the documents identified below.

This is particularly disturbing at a time when our nation is at war with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has reportedly engaged in sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, including on water infrastructure in the United States and nuclear…

While Trump continues to try to re-write history, I will continue to fight to defend the Smithsonian’s independence from Trump’s pressure campaign and political agenda.