Ranking Members Padilla, Raskin, Thompson Defend Congress’ Authority Over Asylum Law in New Bicameral Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Amicus brief rejects Trump Administration’s unconstitutional attempt to rewrite asylum statutes by executive action WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee,…
Smithsonian Women’s Committee 2026 Delphi Award Honors Ceramic Artist Christina Córdova
The Smithsonian Women’s Committee 2026 Delphi Award will be presented to prominent ceramic artist Cristina Córdova during the 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show Visionary Award Reception Wednesday, April 22, at the…
Congresswoman Friedman Tours Port of Los Angeles
Discusses impact of tariffs and trade wars on the nation’s busiest port LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro,…
Padilla, Schiff, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on How Trump’s Immigration Agenda is Hurting Workers and Families’ Child Care Access, Raising Costs
Lawmakers: “The Trump Administration’s policies risk eliminating a significant number of trained caregivers from an already strained system, reducing access to care and raising child care costs for American families”…
State Superintendent Thurmond to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE) will host a formal celebration recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
American Women Astronauts Subject of Feb. 28 Author Book Talk
Smithsonian curator and author Valerie Neal shares how women astronauts made space for themselves in a male-dominated field SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2026—On Feb. 28, a book talk with author Valerie…
Reyes Proposes Clear Protections Against Secret Recordings Using Wearable Technology
Violations by individuals, manufacturers, or distributers would be punishable by fine or imprisonment Sacramento, CA — Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton), today introduced legislation to strengthen privacy protections related to…
Colombian Transnational Robbery Crew Member Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Dollar Organized Jewelry Theft Ring in Miami
The last member of a transnational Colombian robbery crew in Miami pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a series of robberies of and thefts from jewelry couriers that targeted…
Orlando Area Tax Return Preparers Preliminarily Enjoined from Preparing Returns for Others
Last Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida issued a preliminary injunction against Orlando area tax return preparers Juan Humberto Garcia, Marcos Yariel Figueroa, and Garcia’s…
Monticello Launches New Website to Enhance User Experience
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is proud to unveil a new design for its award-winning website, Monticello.org. Visited by more than 2.4 million users annually, the redesigned site features…