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For 40 years, my dad worked as a short-order cook and my mom cleaned houses. It’s because of their hard work and sacrifices that I stand here today, ready to preserve and fight for the American Dream.
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Senator Alex Padilla
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Senator Alex Padilla
@SenAlexPadilla
U.S. Senator for California. Devoted husband and proud dad. Dodgers diehard. EngiNERD.
- This MOU represents a complete U.S. surrender and leaves Iran in a better strategic position than when Trump started this ill-conceived war. This is not the deal Trump promised. In fact, it is not a “deal” at all. It simply reopens the Strait that was open before the war, liftsPresident Donald J. Trump signs the Iran Memorandum of Understanding. Peace through strength.
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WATCH NOW: Today I’m joining @SenRubenGallego, @SenatorBaldwin and @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the Protect our Polls Act to stop President Trump from weaponizing our military and federal agents from interfering in our elections. - The Trump Administration has made clear it will target anyone it disagrees with or perceives as a political enemy. That’s why I introduced legislation that would ensure everyone in this country can exercise their right to free speech without fear of retribution and deportation.
- For DACA recipients under Trump, there’s no winning. Even when they do everything right, their DACA renewal cases are being delayed through no fault of their own, putting their status at risk. It’s time for a pathway to citizenship. Let’s pass the DREAM Act.Advocates worry the administration is intentionally stalling renewals in a backdoor effort to undermine the program and drive participants out of the country. sfchronicle.com/politics/artic…
- Senator Alex Padilla repostedSenate Republicans are blocking Senate Democrats’ efforts to permanently ban Donald Trump’s corrupt $2 billion slush fund and IRS sweetheart deal. @SenAlexPadilla: “If our Republican colleagues will not join Democrats to address this, I guarantee you the American people will.”
00:00 - Things Trump has put your taxpayer dollars toward include: · Trump’s gilded ballroom · Trump’s failed repainting of the reflecting pool in DC · Trump’s war in Iran · Trump’s UFC-themed birthday party · $70 BILLION more for ICE and CBP Things Donald Trump says we have noBombshell report from the post. Taxpayers funding half of the WH ballroom construction. washingtonpost.com/investigations…
- Trump has made no effort to hide his plans to meddle with our democracy in the upcoming elections. I'm convening experts to expose his attacks on states’ elections and how we can fight back to protect the right to vote.
- Devastated by the tragic news of the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base today. My heart is with the crew members, their families, and the entire Edwards community as we await additional details. We are grateful to the first responders and base personnel on scene.Eight crewmembers are believed to be dead in a B-52 bomber crash shortly after takeoff from a base northeast of Los Angeles Monday morning, Edwards Air Force Base said. cnn.it/4vQxcMz
- 14 years ago, America made a promise to the young people who were brought here as children, that if they came forward, followed the rules, studied and worked hard, they could pursue their dreams in the only country they’ve ever known. It’s up to us to keep that promise. We
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On DACA’s 14th anniversary, I am joining my colleagues on the Senate floor to urge Congress to pass the Dream Act and provide permanent protections for Dreamers. - The Trump Administration's decision to investigate Governor Newsom fits a pattern: speak out against this President, hold him accountable for his own corruption and failures, and you become a target. Every American should be alarmed when the nation's top law enforcement agencyToday, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one. He isn't coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.
00:00 - When Trump says things like, “I don't think about Americans' financial situation…” Believe him.SEE YOU ON THE SOUTH LAWN @ufc
