Supreme Court Sides with Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court made an important decision today that affects everyone in America, changing the rules about how federal judges can stop government policies from taking effect.

In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court sided with President Trump's request to limit something called "universal injunctions." These are court orders that can stop a government policy from happening anywhere in the entire country.

The court didn't decide whether Trump's order about birthright citizenship is legal or not. Instead, they focused on... READ MORE

State Representative Michele Pena: Thank you to my supporters! I'm running for my third term to continue working for you. If you live in AZ Legislative District 23, you can help me get on the ballot by signing my petition on paper or online. On paper: https://bit.ly/MPsignatures26 Online: https://bit.ly/MPeQual26

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Our campaign is about YOU the Arizona citizen and YOUR families! This young talented homeschool artist drew caricatures of visitors to donate to the campaign- I will protect Arizonas School Choice and ESAs! I [heart] the smiles she brought to our supporters but mostly the smile I see in her eyes once again as she explores her amazing world unbound allowed to choose her interests from art and sewing to guitar! She is simply amazing and I love to see her shine! Join the campaign today to put Arizona’s children first! @MFAAction https://caswellforarizona19.com

State Representative Nick Kupper: Yesterday SB1247 was signed into law raising the smoking age in AZ to 21. While I hate tobacco, I don’t believe that you should be asked to die for your country but not be able to smoke. So I amended it. AZ is now the only state in the nation to exempt military members.

State Representative Walt Blackman: If you think political pressure will shake my convictions, I invite you to watch this clip. I understand there may be groups targeting me this election cycle—that’s part of politics. I’ve spent my entire adult life serving this country, in both peacetime and war. I’ve faced real adversity—the kind that puts things in perspective. I’ve seen the cost of service up close. I’ve lost brothers, and I’ve left blood on battlefields that helped secure the very freedoms some now use to criticize me. That’s their right—and I respect it. But I’m still here. And I’m still committed to doing what’s right. I am committed, I am a Champion. If you think political pressure will shake my convictions, I invite you to watch this clip.

State Representative Quang Nguyen: Final thought for tonight… Every other person on X is running around screaming about how awesome of a Republican you are. Wonderful!!! But if you give me a blank stare when I ask you to discuss Heller and Bruen with me, you are NOT a freaking Republican. There…

 

Supreme Court Sides with Trump on Key Policy Issue— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon

Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The Arizona House of Representatives approved a modified state budget package on Friday, following several weeks of negotiations between legislative leadership and Governor Katie Hobbs' administration. The final budget plan represents a compromise after earlier versions were rejected through gubernatorial vetoes.

Big Beautiful Bill Would End Free Asylum Applications, Boost ICE Funding— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senate Republicans are currently negotiating the Big Beautiful Bill that would significantly impact immigration enforcement and related federal programs. The proposed legislation includes substantial funding increases for immigration enforcement activities and introduces new fee structures for certain immigration applications.

Hegseth Removes Gay Rig

hts Activist's Name From Navy Ship— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to purportedly take “the politics out of ship naming.”

Obergefell v. Hodges: Celebrating Ten Years of Equality— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Ten years ago today, the United States Supreme Court's landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling made marriage equality the law of the land across the country. For Arizona, the decision marked the end of a decades-long process that began with an unexpected courthouse visit in 1975.

National Defense Areas along the U.S.-Mexico Border— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona will become home to two of the four National Defense Areas established along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly expanding military operations within the state.

Gallego Introduces Bill Cutting Border Agent Hiring Red Tape— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing legislation to streamline the hiring process for border agents.

Record Temperatures Impact Public Health Funding— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Phoenix's expanded cooling centers helped reduce heat-related emergency calls by 20% in 2024 despite record temperatures, but the city faces questions about how to fund these facilities after federal pandemic aid runs out in 2026.

Hamadeh Discusses CCP's Undue Influence Over Voice of America with Kari Lake— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) discussed the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) undue influence over Voice of America (VOA) with Global Media Advisor Kari Lake in a recent House Foreign Affairs hearing.

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican Banks Aiding Cartels— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— The US Treasury Department recently announced new sanctions against Mexican banks allegedly helping cartels finance and profit from their criminal activities.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres