Tensions were apparent on Capitol Hill over Sen Alex Padilla's removal from Kristi Noem's press conference Thursday in Los Angeles.

Democrats unified behind Sen. Alex Padilla's bad behavior but some are quietly expressing concern it will backfire on the party.

California Sen. Alex Padilla is getting plenty of mileage out of his scuffle with the Secret Service and federal authorities in Los Angeles Thursday. Padilla’s Senate and campaign X.com

I understand their struggle,” the California Democrat said in his first interview after being forcibly removed from a DHS news conference Thursday.

Noem was in L.A. to address the ongoing protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Federal agents handcuffed Padilla after his removal.

California State Senator Steve Padilla condemned an ICE raid in San Diego, which targeted workers rather than dangerous criminals, and urged support for SB 580 to strengthen legal clarity and statewide standards for immigration enforcement.

House Democrats marched to the Senate side of the Capitol on Thursday to the office of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, expressing outrage over ... to public broadcasting and foreign aid. More from Deadline "Manhandling" Of Sen. Alex Padilla By Federal ...