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Sen. Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference — The Democrat said he had questions for Trump's Cabinet secretary during her press conference in Los Angeles. — Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles …
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Democratic senator forcibly removed from DHS press conference — Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was physically removed on Thursday from a Los Angeles press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. — Why it matters: In a video posted to X by a Fox News reporter …
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Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem news conference in LA: DHS defends actions — “If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question ... you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers,” Padilla said. — LOS ANGELES — The Trump …

Alex Padilla confrontation shocks senators — Good Thursday afternoon. Senators have just finished voting for the week, but many of them are leaving the Capitol stunned by video of their colleague Alex Padilla getting manhandled and handcuffed in Los Angeles.
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Federal agents, joined by Secretary Noem, descend on a California community. — “Sir, sir.” “Hands up. Hands up. ” I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary because the fact of the matter is, a half a dozen violent criminals that should —" “On the ground. Hands behind your back.
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California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem's press conference by security
California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem's press conference by security
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Democrats' fears of Trump administration violence erupt after Padilla incident
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CNN Security Analyst Defends Kristi Noem and Agents Who Shoved Senator Out of Presser
CNN Security Analyst Defends Kristi Noem and Agents Who Shoved Senator Out of Presser
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Newsom slams Padilla removal: ‘Trump and his shock troops are out of control’
Newsom slams Padilla removal: ‘Trump and his shock troops are out of control’
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Tensions explode on House floor over Padilla incident
Tensions explode on House floor over Padilla incident
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Joe DePaolo / Mediaite:
‘Political Theater!’ Kristi Noem Blames Senator Padilla for Getting Himself Manhandled By Agents in Stunning Fox News Interview
‘Political Theater!’ Kristi Noem Blames Senator Padilla for Getting Himself Manhandled By Agents in Stunning Fox News Interview
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House Dems demand testimony from Noem after Padilla handcuffed in LA
House Dems demand testimony from Noem after Padilla handcuffed in LA
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Video: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem news conference
Video: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem news conference
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Trump will target US employers in next phase of immigration crackdown, Homan says
Trump will target US employers in next phase of immigration crackdown, Homan says
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Trump Blocks California E.V. Rules in Latest Move to Rein In the State
Trump Blocks California E.V. Rules in Latest Move to Rein In the State
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'It's a winner for him': Dems work to turn LA debate from immigration to Trump's executive powers — Democrats are scrambling to shift the fight away from immigration, instead highlighting Trump's use of executive powers. — SAN FRANCISCO — Gavin Newsom has rallied Democrats in his war with Donald Trump …
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Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump's Response and Why It's a Defining Moment for Democracy
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This Is Not a Drill — American democracy is on the line right now
This Is Not a Drill — American democracy is on the line right now
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Video: Stefanik Torches Hochul Over Sanctuary State EO — And Its Results
Video: Stefanik Torches Hochul Over Sanctuary State EO — And Its Results
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MAGA warns Trump of “massive schism” over Israeli strikes on Iran — MAGA erupted Thursday with warnings that the movement could fracture if President Trump green-lights — or fails to stop — Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. — Why it matters: Non-interventionism …
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Israel Appears Ready to Attack Iran, Officials in U.S. and Europe Say
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Exclusive: U.S. fears Iran's response to Israeli strike would be mass casualty event
Exclusive: U.S. fears Iran's response to Israeli strike would be mass casualty event
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Iran Is Breaking Rules on Nuclear Activity, U.N. Watchdog Says
Iran Is Breaking Rules on Nuclear Activity, U.N. Watchdog Says
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House Republicans vote to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS — Trump's White House wants Congress to codify some of the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency, which was helmed by billionaire Elon Musk. — The Republican-led House voted 214-212 …
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Planned PBS, NPR cuts would overwhelmingly hit outlets in states Trump won, report finds
Planned PBS, NPR cuts would overwhelmingly hit outlets in states Trump won, report finds
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Trump Voter Gets Choked Up After ICE Detains a Third of His Staff — BUYER'S REMORSE — A Florida roofing boss backed the president's tough immigration policies. Then six of his workers were taken away... Vincent Scardina supported Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration at the ballot box.
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Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’ — Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was unnecessary — California national guards troops and marines deployed to Los Angeles to help restore order …
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Hegseth won't commit to obeying courts on Marines in Los Angeles — The Defense secretary declined to say whether the Pentagon would comply with any judicial order blocking Trump's domestic troop deployment. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to say whether he would follow the courts …
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Congressman tells Hegseth to “get the hell out” of Pentagon in tense hearing
Congressman tells Hegseth to “get the hell out” of Pentagon in tense hearing
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“Delay, Interfere, Undermine” — Leer en español. — ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they're published. — In mid-April, President Donald Trump sat down in the Oval Office with President Nayib Bukele …

Combined Distributional Effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and of Tariffs — The combination of 2025 tariff increases implemented as of June 1 and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by the House of Representatives would reduce after-tax-and-transfer incomes on average among the bottom 80 percent of U.S. households.
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Trump's birthday parade may be cancelled over thunderstorms — Army spokesman tells The Times of safety fears as president hopes to mark 250 years of the US military with event in Washington on Saturday — President Trump's plans to hold a military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday …
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Exclusive: Trump administration will tell migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated — The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday will tell hundreds of thousands of migrants that their permission to live and work in the United States had been revoked …

Most say the upcoming military parade is not a good use of government funds — Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends …
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Trump's civil war — And our new birth of freedom — Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. And this Saturday we will have the occasion to act.

Republican South Carolina House member charged with distributing child sexual abuse material — A Republican South Carolina House member who prosecutors say used the screen name “joebidennnn69” has been arrested and charged with 10 counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children.
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Trump promises farmers “changes are coming” to immigration crackdown — President Trump acknowledged that his “very aggressive” immigration policies are ripping long-time workers from the farming and hospitality industries, in a Thursday Truth Social post. — The big picture …

From Fort Bragg to L.A., Trump enlists the military in a slow-motion coup — One can't help but wonder if Braxton Bragg — the infamous and incompetent Confederate general who owned 105 enslaved African Americans, waged war on Mexicans, and was so awful his own troops tried to assassinate him …

Texas governor says over 5,000 Texas National Guard members deployed ahead of No Kings protests — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police …
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