1 hour ago Alex Padilla blames first Trump campaign for igniting political tensions in wake of Minnesota shootings

California Sen. Alex Padilla blamed President Donald Trump’s first election campaign and its “tone" for escalating political tensions to the point of violence.

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19 h. ago Sen Padilla insists he wasn’t disrupting Noem press conference: ‘I was simply asking a question’

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on Sunday said he wasn't trying to be disrespectful or disruptive when he tried to shout a question at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference last week.

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45 h. ago Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: State lawmaker, husband killed in politically targeted shooting

“We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence," Walz said at a press conference Saturday. “Those responsible for this will be held accountable.” The post Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: State lawmaker, husband killed in politically targeted shooting appeared first on Boston.com.

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45 h. ago “No Kings” protests in Minnesota canceled as authorities search for suspect who shot 2 lawmakers.

“We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence," Walz said at a press conference Saturday. “Those responsible for this will be held accountable.” The post “No Kings” protests in Minnesota canceled as authorities search for suspect who shot 2 lawmakers. appeared first on Boston.com.

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45 h. ago Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and husband killed in what Walz calls politically motivated attack

“We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence," Walz said at a press conference Saturday. “Those responsible for this will be held accountable.” The post Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and husband killed in what Walz calls politically motivated attack appeared first on Boston.com.

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47 h. ago Dem senator's viral outburst at DHS presser triggers mixed reactions from lawmakers: 'Disgusting situation'

Republican and Democratic lawmakers respond to Sen. Padilla's viral outburst that resulted in him getting booted out of a DHS press conference in Los Angeles by Secret Service agents.

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58 h. ago Students, lawmakers speak out against Trump tax bill at Washington press conference

Students, lawmakers speak out against Trump tax bill at Washington press conference  Yale Daily News

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61 h. ago ESPN star unleashes on 'out of control' Padilla for crashing Noem press conference

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith blasted Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., for being unable to compose himself and wait for DHS Sec. Kristi Noem to finish speaking before interrupting.

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64 h. ago DHS turns tables on Elizabeth Warren after calling for Noem to resign: 'Trying to revise history'

Warren demands investigation after Senator Padilla was handcuffed when interrupting Secretary Noem's press conference on Los Angeles civil unrest.

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64 h. ago Kaine: Padilla's Removal One of Most Outrageous Things I’ve Seen in '67 Years on the Planet'

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) said Friday on CNN's "News Central" that Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) being removed from a press conference "was one of the most outrageous things I‘ve ever seen in 67 years on the planet." The post Kaine: Padilla’s Removal One of Most Outrageous Things I’ve Seen in ’67 Years on the Planet’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago From 'spectacle' to cash grab: Padilla's removal from DHS presser sparks DC firestorm, fundraising push

Sen. Alex Padilla's removal from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press L.A. press conference amid anti-ICE riots sparked outrage, with Padilla trying to cash in.

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65 h. ago Social media erupts after Dem senator compares 'political stunt' to civil rights leader: 'Woke insult'

Dem. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse was blasted on social media over a post where he compared Dem. Sen. Alex Padilla's press conference outburst to the work of a late Civil Rights hero.

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66 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: Noem, Padilla and the scary message Democrats are sending to supporters

Sen. Padilla's confrontation with security at Sec. Noem's press conference rightfully raises concerns as video evidence contradicts his account of the incident.

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66 h. ago VIDEO: Stephen A. Smith Blasts 'Out of Control' Alex Padilla Over Outburst at Kristi Noem Presser

The chorus of disapproval rang out loud and true after California Democrat Senator Alex Padilla's extremely disruptive behavior at a Thursday press conference held by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The post VIDEO: Stephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Out of Control’ Alex Padilla Over Outburst at Kristi Noem Presser appeared first on Breitbart.

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67 h. ago Democrats cash in after Padilla forcibly removed from Trump admin press conference

Immigration raids in Los Angeles sparked protests and led to Sen. Padilla's brief detention at a Homeland Security news conference, with both parties now fundraising from the incident

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68 h. ago Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy

Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy  The Conversation

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68 h. ago Padilla pushes back against Noem's claim he barged into news conference

California Sen. Alex Padilla continued to defend himself Friday and refute the claims that he crashed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference.

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68 h. ago 'Supergirl' Star Jon Cryer Says 'Kristi Noem Must Resign' After Sen. Padilla Handcuffed at DHS Press Conference

CW's "Supergirl" star Jon Cryer says U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "must resign" in response to Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) being handcuffed after he stormed into the Department of Homeland Security's press conference on Thursday. The post ‘Supergirl’ Star Jon Cryer Says ‘Kristi Noem Must Resign’ After Sen. Padilla Handcuffed at DHS Press Conference appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 d. ago Florida Sheriff: Mobs Blocking Cars in Our County Will Probably Be Run Over

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey held a press conference Thursday in which he made clear that mobs gathering around vehicles and impeding traffic will "most likely... get run over." The post Florida Sheriff: Mobs Blocking Cars in Our County Will Probably Be Run Over appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Senate shaken: Bipartisan worry erupts after incident involving California Democrat

Senators from both parties voice alarm following confrontation with Sen. Alex Padilla as California Democrats confront House Speaker Mike Johnson amid growing political tensions.

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