The Latest Breaking News from Alex Padilla

What can we expect as fire season ramps up in California?

Officials and scientists say the state has had a mild season thus far, but fires are expected to surge in drier months.

Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025

Donald Trump says questioning law enforcement about anything means you hate America. What’s he trying to hide?

It's one of those accusations that you need to hear to believe happened.

We Got This Covered · Jul 10, 2025

Democratic senators introduce bill to prohibit Ice agents from wearing masks

Immigration officers would be prevented from wearing masks and be required to display badge numbers

The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025

US senator Alex Padilla criticizes ‘petty’ JD Vance for calling him ‘Jose’

‘He knows my name,’ says California Democrat, as Newsom condemns US vice-president and challenges him to debate

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025

Dodgers donate $1m to help families impacted by Trump’s ICE raids a day after blocking federal agents from stadium

The Dodgers say they blocked agents from entering their Los Angeles stadium’s parking lots on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

Senator Alex Padilla calls out JD Vance for wrongly calling him ‘José’: ‘The Vice President knows my name’

California Democrat – who was pulled to the ground and handcuffed after interrupting a press conference by the Homeland Security secretary – said his former Senate colleague should ‘take the situation in Los Angeles more seriously’

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

‘He knows my name’: Sen. Alex Padilla responds after JD Vance calls him ‘José Padilla’ during LA visit

It's never okay.

We Got This Covered · Jun 21, 2025

JD Vance Calls Alex Padilla, Latino Senator Handcuffed at DHS Conference, 'José' During Anti-Dem Tirade

JD Vance referred to California Sen. Alex Padilla as José, seemingly alluding to a man currently serving a 21-year prison sentence for aiding terrorists.

Latin Times · Jun 21, 2025

‘Authoritarian playbook’: DHS accuses critics of assaulting officers when videos say otherwise

Civil rights advocates and scholars say the US government’s claims are troubling indicators of rising authoritarianism

The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2025

VP Vance Says US Troops Still 'Necessary' In Los Angeles

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the thousands of troops deployed to Los Angeles this month were still needed despite a week of relative calm in the protest-hit city.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2025