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Alex Padilla

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Alex Padilla is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from California since January 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris when she became Vice President. Padilla is the first Latino senator from California and has focused on issues such as immigration reform, climate change, and healthcare access during his tenure. He previously served as the Secretary of State of California from 2015 to 2021, where he worked on expanding voting access and modernizing the state's election system.

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May 27, 2026

Diversity is our strength and we thrive as a country when we address inequities in our schools.

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May 27, 2026

Undermining them isn’t just wrong—it’s a direct threat to millions of students and to our nation’s future.

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May 27, 2026

California receives more than 50% of the hydroelectric power generated by the Hoover Dam, so it’s critical that the Bureau of Reclamation stays on top of needed repairs to ensure the Dam can continue to provide needed power, especially…

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May 27, 2026

This funding for a new facility at the Yountville Veterans Home is a critical investment for our veterans who have exemplified bravery in their service to our nation.

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May 27, 2026

January 6-ers being able to receive money from this fund isn’t some loophole or unintended consequence.

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May 27, 2026

Now, the American people have seen a lot of egregious things since the day Donald Trump came down his golden escalator in Trump Tower to announce he was running for President.

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May 27, 2026

So much for fiscal responsibility. That’s on top of the more than $100 billion Republicans already handed these agencies.

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May 27, 2026

Families are struggling to make ends meet as costs keep rising.

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May 27, 2026

Let’s stand up for congressional oversight as a unified Senate. Let’s pass this bill, and prevent corrupt payouts for before they happen.

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May 27, 2026

But never before have we witnessed something this brazenly corrupt: An American President effectively suing and negotiating with himself to create a taxpayer-funded slush fund to funnel taxpayer money to friends and allies.

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