On June 12, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, was removed from a press conference being held by the Secretary of Homeland Security, forced to the floor and handcuffed after he interrupted to ...

The incident sparked widespread shock and criticism. On Friday, Vance answered questions during a visit to Los Angeles, and called Sen. Padilla “Jose” as he referenced the incident: ...

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett said during a Wednesday podcast that she “literally” cried when watching footage of the forcible removal of Democratic California Sen. Alex Padilla from ...