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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meet the Senate's bipartisan wildfire-fighting duo
A few months ago, Alex Padilla was trying to keep Tim Sheehy out of the US Senate. Now the two senators are emerging as a forceful bipartisan duo. The California Democrat and Montana Republican are collaborating on a series of bills intended to more aggressively fight the wildfire epidemic now gripping the country from coast to coast. They've bonded over raising kids as senators, shared drinks, and — yes — Padilla thinks Sheehy is an OK guy, despite defeating former Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., during Padilla's stint as a deputy on Democrats' campaign arm last year. 'Don't get me wrong: I love Big Jon. I miss Big Jon,' Padilla said, sitting beside Sheehy in a rare joint interview with Semafor. 'But the voters of Montana spoke. And I guess he's not as bad of a guy as I heard.' Fourteen new senators have been sworn in since the 2024 election, replacing departing bipartisan dealmakers. Senators are trying to rebuild cross-party relationships following that turnover, and Sheehy and Padilla show that it's possible. Sheehy is a former Navy SEAL serving in his first elected office; Padilla was an engineer before grinding his way through California politics to the Senate. The two met when Padilla spoke to new senators, just as wildfires were wreaking havoc on Los Angeles. Sheehy, who founded an aerial firefighting company in Montana, was an obvious partner for Padilla. 'If we can't agree on literally making sure that cities don't burn to the ground, then our republic is probably lost, you know?' Sheehy said. Semafor spoke to both senators about their partnership and the half-dozen bills they are working on together, which address forest management, wildfire coordination and readiness. This conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. Burgess Everett: How do you all stay connected on these issues amid everything that's happening in the Senate? Tim Sheehy: We share margaritas. And some beer. Alex Padilla: Modelo specifically. TS: We make the point on the floor always to pop over: 'Working on this, work on that.' We don't have a set meeting. It's not structured, but whenever we pass each other, make sure to give a quick update. AP: I have him captive when I see him in the chair [presiding over the Senate]. He can't run away from me. How are you toggling Republicans' for executive action from President Trump with your legislative drive? AP: I can't wait for a joint letter to the White House once the bills get through both the Senate and the House. The Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act is probably the prime example of what the collaboration can and should lead to. TS: That bill is flying kind of under the radar so far. But the scope and the implications of that bill really will be vast. Fire is kind of the breaching tool to focus people's attention on why it's critical we get after it. But the impacts are far beyond just fire. It's going to bring back a lot of common-sense management for our lands. … It's going to help revive our struggling timber industry, where in certain areas it's blossomed on private land, but on public land, in many cases, it's been restricted. This legislation has been crafted in a bipartisan way. Fires burn blue states and red states equally, they don't care. One of the things you are trying to do is centralize the national fire response. Why? TS: We have to. We keep referring to the West, which obviously is still the epicenter for it. But let's not forget, just about a month and a half ago, that town that burned in New Jersey was in the 98th percentile of fire danger. It wasn't a surprise. … Lahaina, the deadliest fire since Camp Fire — that was 99th percentile fire danger. That town had been modeled as a severe fire risk. Nothing had been done about it. So the disjointed, localized approach that's being defended by a lot of folks? … The same people that walked us into this mess are not the same people that are gonna get us out of this mess. Do you talk about climate change as you two work on this? TS: For me, no. My background as a soldier is: I'm in the middle of a gunfight. While I'm in the middle of a gunfight, I'm not opining as to whether we should be where we're at … my job is to fight the fight and win. If climate change is the cause of all these fires — guess what? Whatever dials we turn on the climate will be 20 or 30 or 40 or 50 years down the line. And in the meantime, we owe our communities better protection than we're giving them now. AP: We have to do both. So I agree that the here and now has created a crisis, has created a sense of urgency, which is why we're doing this bill to be more strategic and effective in how we respond. But I do feel a responsibility to think: Why are there more frequent and larger wildfires? … California has been proudly a leader on things like the shift to renewable energy, electrification of the transportation system, just on and on and on to try to reduce emissions, because we also see how they're connected. In 2020 wildfires alone in California offset emission reductions that we had made for 20 years. TS: [In 2021] just two fires, the Dixie and the Caldor fires combined, emitted more carbon into the atmosphere than every single car in California. How do you get to the finish line on these bills, like the Fix Our Forests Act? AP: We're committed to each other. If there are amendments that we agree and help strengthen the bill, then great. But no poison pills that unravel this agreement, because it was a tough negotiation. … When we first announced it publicly, I got a message from [Rep. Bruce] Westerman on the House side. First positive message. OK, that's good. I can see the pathway to get out of the Senate, there's more than just hope on the House side.
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mirum Pharmaceuticals Appoints Doug Sheehy, JD, as Chief Legal Officer
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRM) today announced the appointment of Doug Sheehy, JD, as chief legal officer. Mr. Sheehy brings nearly two decades of experience leading global legal and compliance operations for biopharmaceutical companies. Mr. Sheehy was most recently chief legal officer and secretary at Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc., which is developing regulatory T cell therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Prior to Sonoma, from 2016 to 2020, he served as general counsel and secretary for Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that specialized in the development and commercialization of treatments for life-threatening food allergies. Mr. Sheehy served at Aimmune until its acquisition by Nestle Health Science in 2020. Before Aimmune, from 2007-2016, he was executive vice president, chief administrative officer, general counsel, and secretary of Codexis, Inc., a company focused on the development of synthetic enzymes for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Earlier in his career, he served in several roles within the legal department at CV Therapeutics. Mr. Sheehy began his career as a corporate and securities lawyer in Silicon Valley representing emerging growth companies and venture funds. Mr. Sheehy received an A.B. in History from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from American University's Washington College of Law. 'Doug brings extensive global legal experience that will strengthen Mirum's capabilities as we continue to grow our commercial business and advance our rare disease pipeline,' said Chris Peetz, chief executive officer at Mirum. 'Doug will be a great addition to Mirum's leadership team, and I look forward to leveraging his experience in guiding transformative growth for the company.' 'Mirum is an impressive company that has established its place as a leader in rare disease, and I am excited to have the opportunity to join the leadership team and contribute to the exciting work underway,' said Doug Sheehy. 'The company has a focused growth strategy and is poised for continued success as it works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people impacted by rare disease.' About Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases affecting children and adults. Mirum has three approved medications: LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution/LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) tablets, CHOLBAM® (cholic acid) capsules, and CTEXLI™ (chenodiol) tablets. LIVMARLI, an IBAT inhibitor, is approved for the treatment of two rare liver diseases affecting children and adults. It is approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome in the U.S. (three months and older), in Europe (two months and older), and in other regions globally. It is also approved in the U.S. in cholestatic pruritus in PFIC patients 12 months of age and older; in Europe, it is approved for patients with PFIC three months of age and older. Mirum has initiated the Phase 3 EXPAND study, a label expansion opportunity for LIVMARLI in additional settings of cholestatic pruritus. CHOLBAM is FDA-approved for the treatment of bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme deficiencies and adjunctive treatment of peroxisomal disorders in patients who show signs or symptoms of liver disease. CTEXLI is FDA-approved for the treatment of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) in adults. Mirum's late-stage pipeline includes two investigational treatments for several rare diseases. Volixibat, an IBAT inhibitor, is being evaluated in two potentially registrational studies including the Phase 2 VISTAS study for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and Phase 2b VANTAGE study for primary biliary cholangitis. Volixibat has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with PBC. Mirum is also planning for a Phase 2 study evaluating MRM-3379, a PDE4D inhibitor for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome, a rare genetic neurocognitive disorder. To learn more about Mirum, visit and follow Mirum on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter (X).
Extra.ie
11-05-2025
- Extra.ie
'Flight risk' former Ryanair pilot on €10m drug charge is denied bail
A former Ryanair pilot charged with possession of more than €10m worth of drugs was planning to move to the US to care for his brother, the former running indoor world champion Frank O'Mara, who is battling Parkinson's disease. Brendan O'Meara [sic], 62, of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, was refused bail at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. 'He [O'Meara] has international criminal connections regarding the supply of controlled drugs,' Garda Sergeant Rob Sheehy of the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit told the court. Brendan O'Meara [sic], 62, of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, was refused bail at a special sitting of Ennis District Court. Pic: RTÉ News He was charged with possession of a controlled drug, and possession of a controlled drug for sale or supply, at An Tulach, Summer Hill, Meelick, Co. Clare on Wednesday. The court was told Mr O'Meara made no reply when he was arrested, charged and cautioned, and that 'further, and more serious charges' may be brought against him. The accused did not enter a plea in court. Gardaí alleged Mr O'Meara made certain 'admissions' while in custody following his arrest last Wednesday. The court heard that Mr O'Meara, who was hugged and kissed in the court by his wife and two female relatives, had recently handed in his notice to Ryanair. Pic: Getty Images He had been intending on moving to the US to care for his brother, the three time Olympian Frank, who has spoken publicly about his battle with Parkinson's. The defendant's family connection to the former runner was not mentioned in court, but sources confirmed the relationship last night. Sergeant Sheehy said he considered Mr O'Meara a 'flight risk' and that, if granted bail, he would 'attempt to leave the country'. Sgt Sheehy said gardaí had received 'confidential information' about a pallet delivery at Mr O'Meara's home. Gardaí obtained a search warrant at Ennis District Court and later seized 'an estimated 502kg of cannabis worth in excess of €10m' at the address. Pic: Shutterupeire/Shutterstock Mr O'Meara was arrested and taken to Henry Street Garda Station where he was detained under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act. Sergeant Sheehy objected to bail due to the 'strength and nature of the evidence', as well as the high value of the drugs. He said gardaí obtained evidence to support their case, including 'CCTV footage' of Mr O'Meara at a 'courier depot' on May 6, the day before the cannabis haul was allegedly delivered to his home. Sgt Sheehy also said gardaí obtained phone records showing alleged 'conversations in respect of the supply of drugs through Europe'. He told the court Mr O'Meara was 'caught redhanded on his property'. Sgt Sheehy added: 'He has a Green Card, and he is in the process of moving his life to the USA, and he has handed in his notice to his job.' Applying for bail, Mr O'Meara's solicitor, Tara Godfrey, said he has 'three pilots' licences including a helicopter licence, UK pilot licence and a EASA (EU Aviation Safety Agency) licence'. She said a sister of her client was in the court and had pledged to act as an independent bail surety for the accused for up to €177,000. 'He has significant ties here, his wife is in court, his wife's sister is in court, his sister is in court, and his [other] sister passed away six weeks ago,' she said. This was a reference to Ann O'Mara, whose death notice said she would be 'dearly missed by her loving family', including 'brothers Frank and Brendan'.
Irish Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former Ryanair pilot refused bail on €10 million drugs charge
A former Ryanair pilot, charged with possession of more than €10 million worth of drugs, has international criminal connections, gardaí have alleged in court. Brendan O'Meara, 62, of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, was refused bail before a special sitting of Ennis District Court on Saturday. 'He [Brendan O'Meara] has international criminal connections regarding the supply of controlled drugs,' Garda Sergeant Rob Sheehy, Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, alleged before Judge Marie Keane during a contested bail hearing. Mr O'Meara faces two charges - possessing cannabis for sale or supply, and possessing cannabis, on May 7. Gardaí told the court Mr O'Meara made no reply to the charges, and that 'further, and more serious charges' may be brought against him in respect of the case. The accused did not enter a plea in court. Gardaí alleged that Mr O'Meara had made certain 'admissions' while in custody following his arrest last Wednesday. Mr O'Meara, who was hugged and kissed in the court by his wife, and two female relatives, recently handed in his notice to Ryanair, it was heard. He had been intending to move to the United States to care for his brother who suffers with Parkinson's disease. Sergeant Sheehy said he considered Mr O'Meara a 'flight risk' — and that, if granted bail, the accused would 'attempt to leave the country' and not appear for trial. Gardaí seized pallets of cannabis with a street value of more than €10million euro at Mr O'Meara's home, last Wednesday, May 7. Outlining the alleged facts, Sgt Sheehy said gardaí received 'confidential information' in respect of a pallet delivery at Mr O'Meara's home address. Sergeant Sheehy said gardaí then obtained a search warrant at Ennis District Court, and that, later searching the accused's address, they seized 'an estimated 502kg of cannabis worth in excess of €10 million'. Mr O'Meara was arrested at his home and conveyed to Henry Street Garda Station where he was detained under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act. Sergeant Sheehy said he was objecting to bail because of the 'strength and nature of the evidence' as well as the high value of the drugs. He alleged that gardaí had obtained evidence to support their case, including 'CCTV footage' of Mr O'Meara at a 'courier depot' on May 6, a day before gardaí allege the cannabis haul was delivered to his home; as well as phone records showing alleged 'conversations in respect of the supply of drugs through Europe'. Sergeant Sheehy alleged Mr O'Meara had been 'caught red-handed on his property'. He told the court that the Garda investigation was in its 'infancy', but he said gardai believed that 'it stretches to a number of countries and there are a number of persons that need to be established'. 'We believe granting [Mr O'Meara] bail would hinder the progress of our investigation,' Sergeant Sheehy told the court. He claimed Mr O'Meara was also a flight risk due to his 'aeronautical knowledge', that he has a number of pilots licenses, and has links to the USA. 'He has a Green Card and he is in the process of moving his life to the USA, Columbus Ohio, and he has handed in his notice to his job,' Sgt Sheehy said. Applying for bail, Mr O'Meara's solicitor, Tara Godfrey, said the accused had 'three pilots licences including a helicopter licence, a UK pilot licence, and a EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) licence', and he would 'hand over' his licences to the State and not leave the country. 'His Ryanair crew card is being returned to his former employers,' Ms Godfrey said. The solicitor said Mr O'Meara had obtained a Green Card to live and work in the US, and that he was planning on 'going to America to his brother who has Parkinson's'. Ms Godfrey said Mr O'Meara was also in receipt of an 'Italian residency card' and he would also 'hand over' this, along with his US Green Card, to the State. Ms Godfrey said a sister of Mr O'Meara was in the court and had pledged to act as an independent bail surety for the accused for up to €177,000. Appealing for the court not to hold the accused in custody, Ms Godfrey said Mr O'Meara 'has offered up all the means he could to leave this country'. 'He has significant ties here, his wife is in court, his wife's sister is in court, his sister is in court, and his [other] sister passed away six weeks ago. 'He enjoys the presumption of innocence and I would ask the court not to remand him in custody,' Ms Godfrey concluded. Judge Keane agreed that Mr O'Meara 'maintains his presumption of innocence'. The judge said she was satisfied that gardaí had 'a credible case' in respect of their concerns about the accused being a 'flight risk'. In refusing bail, the judge said she had also considered that the accused 'has ties to another jurisdiction'. Judge Keane described the amount of drugs seized as 'enormous'. 'The seriousness of the alleged offence override's everything else. There is also the nature and strength of the evidence and his [alleged] admissions while in custody,' said Judge Keane. She remanded Mr O'Meara in custody to appear before Ennis District Court via video-link, for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, on May 14.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Former Ryanair pilot charged with possession of €10m worth of drugs has international criminal connections, court told
A FORMER Ryanair pilot charged with possession of €10 million worth of drugs has international criminal connections, gardai alleged in court. Brendan O'Meara, of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, The court heard the 62-year-old accused, who was hugged and kissed in the court by his wife and two relatives, recently handed in his notice to He had been intending on moving himself and his family to the However, after hearing Garda objections to bail, Judge Marie Keane remanded Mr O'Meara in custody to Gardai alleged during the bail hearing that it was their belief that Mr O'Meara was a 'flight risk', that if granted bail he would 'attempt to leave' Ireland and fail to appear in court for trial. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Gardai seized two large pallets of cannabis with a street value of more than €10 million, at Mr O'Meara's home on Wednesday. He is charged with possessing cannabis and possessing it for sale or supply. Outlining the alleged facts, Sgt Sheehy said Sgt Sheehy said Gardai then obtained a search warrant at Ennis District Court, and that, later searching the accused's address, they seized 'an estimated 502kg of cannabis worth in excess of €10 million'. MOST READ IN IRISH NEWS Mr O'Meara was arrested at his CCTV FOOTAGE Sgt Sheehy said he was objecting to bail because of the 'strength and nature of the evidence' as well as the high value of the drugs. He alleged that Gardai had obtained evidence to support their case, including 'CCTV footage' of Mr O'Meara at a 'courier depot' on May 6, a day before gardai allege the cannabis haul was delivered to his home; as well as Sgt Sheehy alleged Mr O'Meara was 'caught red-handed on his property'. He told BAIL OBJECTION Sgt Sheehy told the court: 'We believe granting (Mr O'Meara) bail would hinder the progress of our investigation." He claimed Mr O'Meara was also a flight risk, due to his 'aeronautical knowledge', that he has a number of pilots licenses, and has links to the USA. Sgt Sheehy said: 'He has a Green Card and he is in the process of moving his life to the USA, Columbus, Ohio, and he has handed in his notice to his job." Applying for bail, Mr O'Meara's solicitor, Tara Godfrey, said the accused has 'three pilots licences including a helicopter licence, a UK pilot licence and a Judge Keane said the amount of drugs involved was 'enormous' but the accused was entitled to the 'presumption of innocence'. The judge remanded Mr O'Meara to appear before Ennis District Court again next Wednesday. 1 Former Ryanair pilot Brendan O'Meara has been charged possession of drugs Credit: : Eamon Ward
