Sen. Alex Padilla gave a speech on the Senate floor Tuesday holding back tears and recounting how he was forced to the floor and handcuffed after interrupting DHS Sec. Kristi Noem.

The incident, where Padilla was handcuffed face down on the floor after disrupting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's remarks, has ignited a firestorm of criticism and accusations against the current ...

California Republican National Committee member Shawn Steel said, “Most Americans will oppose Padilla’s bill.” ...

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla is pushed out of the room as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a news conference regarding the protests in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 12, 2025.