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At UFC 327’s weigh-ins in Miami, most fighters hit their limits, including Prochazka (203) vs. Ulberg (204) for the vacant 205-pound title and Costa (205) vs. Murzakanov (205). Lightweight Chris Padilla missed by two pounds on both attempts (158) and will incur a 20% fine; the event will air on Paramount+ with the rest of the card proceeding as scheduled.
At POLITICO’s California summit, key takeaways include Newsom’s concerns over immigration raids as a threat to democracy, California’s gerrymandering campaign influenced by Trump’s redistricting demands, Padilla’s potential gubernatorial run amid his Senate duties, and the political dynamics involving other Democrats like Becerra. The summit highlighted tensions around immigration, redistricting, and upcoming elections.
California Senator Alex Padilla has left open the possibility of running for governor, which could significantly impact the state's gubernatorial race, currently featuring several Democratic candidates and no clear frontrunner. Despite not confirming his candidacy, Padilla's potential entry would shake up the race and position him as a high-profile contender, without needing to resign from his Senate seat.
Senator Alex Padilla became emotional on the Senate floor recounting his forcible removal and handcuffing at a news conference led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, warning about the dangerous precedent it sets for political and civil rights.
Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and detained during a Los Angeles news conference held by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, after attempting to question her about immigration protests, prompting widespread condemnation from political leaders and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.