Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 5.29.25— Meadows Makes His Case— Chinese Student Visas Revoked— Biggs, Gallego, Kelly, Much More...

Meadows Makes His Case

Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is seeking the dismissal of Arizona criminal charges related to alleged electoral fraud, arguing that his service as a federal executive for the Trump administration shields him from state prosecution.

In Maricopa County Superior Court, Meadows' legal team, led by lawyer Ann Chapman, has filed motions asking Judge Sam Myers to first separate Meadows' case from those of other co-defendants and subsequently to drop all charges against him.

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Governor Katie Hobbs: Tariff chaos and confusion is damaging our economy, raising costs on businesses and Arizona families. We need to bring an end to this senseless trade war.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: I spearheaded this lawsuit because Trump's tariffs – a tax on Arizona families and businesses – were poised to devastate our state's economy. I will continue to fight for affordability for Arizonans and against illegal abuses of power.

State Senator Jake Hoffman: I’m proud of @KimberlyYeeAZ for stepping up to serve our state yet again! She has unrivaled education policy expertise & a deep respect for the legislative process making her the perfect person to oversee & protect AZ’s wildly popular ESA program. Yee for State Superintendent!

State Representative Consuelo Hernandez: Proud to have been mentored by people like my brother @danielforaz who taught me the importance of working with everyone to get stuff done. Dems can deliver. Excited to have HB2779 move out of the senate. A win for students and families!

State Representative Leo Biasiucci: When I ran my bill HB2164, removing titanium dioxide from school meals, I was asked by the chemical industry to remove it from the list of banned additives in my bill. I’m glad I stuck to the science and left it on the list.

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we must carry the sentiment with us every single day. Mental health is health. Every month, let’s support one another with compassion and courage. I am committed to spreading awareness and building a connected community.

Mark Meadows Argues His Role in the Trump Administration is a Shield from State Prosecution— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon

Trump Administration to Revoke Visas for Chinese Students— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres— The Trump administration has just announced that it will begin to expel or revoke the visas of Chinese students studying at U.S. colleges and universities.

Biggs Excoriates 'Outrageous' Resistance to Trump's Deportation Efforts— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) excoriated the continued efforts to block President Donald Trump's deportation efforts in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "outrageous."

Gallego, Kelly Demand Answers for Potential Labor Relations Office Lease Canceling— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian demanding answers on the potential cancellation of the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) Phoenix office.

Kupper, Willoughby Urge Against Federal 10-Year Moratorium on AI— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representatives Nick Kupper (R-25) and Julie Willoughby (R-13) spearheaded a letter to Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) urging them to modify a portion of the so-called "big beautiful bill," demanding a 10-year moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI).

Carbone's Accessory Dwelling Unit Bill Signed into Law— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Michael Carbone's (R-25) House Bill 2928, which addresses property rights surrounding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), has been signed into law, a move he praised as "a practical solution."

Israel Fends Off Continued Missile Attacks— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) recently reported missile fire from Yemen targeting Israeli civilians across Jerusalem.

Kolodin Reveals Explosive Evidence of Hobbs, Mayes Weaponizing Government Against Conservatives— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Alex Kolodin (R-3) has recently revealed explosive evidence of Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) and Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes weaponizing the Arizona Government against conservatives.

Hamadeh Praises Trump Administration's Rejection of Anti-Phoenix Police Report from Biden DOJ— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) celebrated the Trump Administration's official rejection of a weaponized "pattern and practices" report issued against the Phoenix Police Department, saying, "Promises made, promises kept."

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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