Ruben Gallego Eyes a Better Senate Office and Wants Elon Musk Before Congress

Sen. Ruben Gallego is looking ahead to a possible office change on Capitol Hill—and says the process is less about grabbing the fanciest address than finding a spot that works for his schedule. In an interview, the Arizona Democrat described how the Senate’s seniority system shapes who gets first pick. Gallego said he is currently 69th in seniority, meaning senators ahead of him will make their choices before his turn arrives. He explained that the selection happens through a lottery and that he will have to see what offices remain when his number comes up. His priority, he said, is being close to the committees he serves on, so he can get between meetings and his office more easily. The conversation opened with a lighthearted tie-tying challenge. Gallego demonstrated how quickly he could knot one while walking, earning praise from the interviewer, who joked about checking whether the tie was the right length. The senator said he has learned there is an office hierarchy in Washington, even if it is not quite the kind people might expect. Moving, meanwhile, will be a group effort. Gallego said he plans to handle some belongings himself, particularly items he would rather not risk damaging, while staff and building workers will help with the rest. The exchange included jokes about the physical demands of hauling furniture and the need to avoid injuring anyone in the process. The discussion then turned to Elon Musk. The article’s headline says Gallego wants the tech billionaire brought before Congress, though the supplied interview transcript cuts off just as the interviewer begins asking about Musk. It therefore offers no further details about what Gallego said on that subject or what action he hopes Congress will take.