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May 1, 2025

House Republicans on Wednesday killed a measure that would have stopped ICE from being able to deport or detain U.S. citizens. The measure was originally an amendment introduced by Representative Pamila Jayapal to President Trump’s massive budget bill.

Issues: Immigration

April 23, 2025

More than three months after wildfires ravaged parts of Los Angeles County, California’s request for nearly $40 billion in federal aid to help the recovery has stalled in Washington, largely because Republicans insist on tying conditions to the assistance.


April 21, 2025

California lawmakers Monday announced the reintroduction of the Housing for All Act to address homelessness and the affordable housing crises in the state and across the nation.


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April 7, 2025

In a recent episode of the “Regulating AI Podcast,” Congressman Ted Lieu, who represents California’s 36th Congressional District, shared his perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and its potential consequences on various sectors, including national security, healthcare, and the economy.


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April 2, 2025

U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and members of his staff have created at least 20 group chats on the encrypted messaging app Signal to coordinate official work on sensitive policy issues around the world, four people who were added to such groups told Politico.


March 29, 2025

The Trump administration, including prominent figures like Defense Secretary Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, is downplaying the severity of the fallout from the Signal group chat incident. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) calls for Hegseth's resignation or firing, discusses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to El Salvador, and more.


March 19, 2025

Local medical and nonprofit officials, and beneficiaries of Medicaid and Medicare met with Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, on Tuesday, March 18, for a roundtable discussion about the potential loss of Medi-Cal health insurance.


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March 6, 2025

Lieu warned that the administration’s approach sends a dangerous message about America’s global leadership

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday following a heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling the exchange “a distressing moment” for those who value democracy.


March 4, 2025

When President Donald Trump delivers his first address before a joint session of Congress today — where he will lay out his priorities for the year — a handful of firefighters from the greater Los Angeles area will be in attendance to remind the nation of Southern California’s continued need for recovery aid following the January wildfires that swept through L.A. County.