Overview

• Noem was driven by ambulance to a Washington, DC, hospital out of an abundance of caution after experiencing an allergic reaction, a DHS official said.
• She remained conscious at the hospital and has communicated with her security detail throughout her treatment.
• During the briefing on the federal response to anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, agents pushed Padilla to the ground and handcuffed him without initiating formal charges.
• DHS officials said Noem’s security detail did not recognize Padilla as a sitting senator and acted on what they perceived as a threat after he re-engaged with agents.
• The removal drew sharp criticism from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who called it a shameful abuse of power and demanded an investigation, while former FBI agent Josh Campbell defended the agents’ response.