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Earlier this month, after a tumultuous tenure as DHS Secretary, Kristi Noem was reassigned, appointed by President Trump as Special Envoy for "The Shield of the Americas." A day before that announcement, Noem sparred with Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dover (D-CA) at a fiery House hearing, as Kamlager-Dove pressed Noem on her relationship with Corey Lewandowski. Kamlager-Dove joins Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin to discuss that sparring match and whether it is enough to reopen DHS, which is currently in the midst of a shutdown, Democrats calling for a change in ICE policy.
Congressional Democrats have lambasted NPS’s review, taking particular aim at the decision to target an exhibit about slavery and the first president.
“They want to hide behind an executive order about not disparaging Americans, as if telling the truth about slavery is some kind of insult, rather than a basic duty of a democratic society,” said Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) at a recent hearing.
U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.-30) told the AFRO she voted in favor of the War Powers Resolution to “reclaim her power.”
“We [Congress] are the only entity, branch in this government that can authorize a war and that is because we hold hearings and talk about what’s happening,” said the California congresswoman. “We need to be able to make the case to the American people about why we should be sending their sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers into war.”
“Every family deserves safe, reliable, and accessible transportation options,” said Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “For the past decade, I have fought to invest in alternatives to cars because I’ve seen firsthand how they strengthen public safety, improve public health, and build more connected communities. I am deeply honored to receive this year’s Golden Sneaker Award in recognition of this work, and I remain committed to further championing policies that advance mobility across Los Angeles.”
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) on Friday pointed to the firing of Kristi Noem as proof that the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was “working,” insisting it would not persuade Democrats to drop their demands for Republicans to rein in immigration enforcement operations.
A group of congressional Democrats from California is asking the Trump administration to include $2 billion in the President’s 2027 proposed budget to improve public transit ahead for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Spectrum News has learned.
The letter, addressed to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is led by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., and co-signed by 35 fellow California Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla.
Noem, who is married, was also grilled over an alleged affair she had with Corey Lewandowski, a longtime advisor to Trump and a DHS advisor. When asked about the long reported allegations by U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Noem refused to deny it outright under oath.
“At any time during your tenure as director of the Department of Homeland Security, have you had sexual relations with Corey Lewandowski?” California Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove asked at the hearing Wednesday.
Kamlager-Dove told Spectrum News she’s hopeful the request will receive a more positive response than Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request a year ago for billions of dollars in wildfire recovery funding, which has not been acted on.
“I look out in this room and I see power,” said Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, urging the gathering to recognize the enduring role of faith institutions. “The role of the Black church has been essential. It might look a little different now, but it is still potent… I'm asking you to harness your power collectively.”