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SNAKEBITE— 7.15.25— Trump-Superman Comparison— Gallego Riffs Tomato Policy— Hamadeh vs. Powell, Birthright Citizenship, Salazar, Grand Canyon Fire, Much More...

Trump-Superman Comparison

Ahead of the debut of the new movie, the White House has responded unexpectedly to director James Gunn's portrayal of Superman as an "immigrant story," which has received criticism from conservatives.

In a recent interview, director James Gunn described his upcoming Superman reboot as depicting an immigrant story, which escalated the discussion. Gunn clarified, "I mean, Superman is the story of America," "An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost."

At the start of the latest Superman film... READ MORE

Senator Ruben Gallego: Why the hell was a wildfire allowed to burn at the Grand Canyon in the middle of July during one of the driest years on record? I’m demanding answers and a full investigation from the Department of the Interior.

Representative Andy Biggs: Codify President Trump’s spending cuts. The House got it done. Now it’s the Senate’s turn. Pass the rescissions package.

Representative Eli Crane: This weekend, my staff had the privilege of wishing Kathryn Keplinger a Happy 100th Birthday! It was a truly special celebration, and my team was honored to be a part of it.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Arizona seniors, families, & those working overtime or collecting tips will see LOWER taxes – starting in 2025 – thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill: No taxes on tips up to $25k No taxes on overtime up to $12,500 Permanently extends the doubled child tax credit And more!

Representative Abe Hamadeh: So much of the MAGA movement is about holding powerful people accountable for their actions. Congressman Hamadeh can attest that there's a real taste for that in Congress. He is confident that with @FBIDirectorKash and @POTUS at the helm, justice IS coming.

White House Posts 'Superman Trump' Image as Director Defends Immigrant Storyline— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—

Gallego Criticizes Trump's Tomato Suspension Agreement Withdrawal— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, which took effect on Monday.

Hamadeh Calls for Fed Chair Powell's Resignation— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) let his disapproval of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell be known in a recent statement calling for his resignation, saying it "does not come lightly nor without good cause."

Immigration Law Expert: 'Fear is the Goal' Behind Birthright Citizenship Order— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— One of President Trump's signature immigration ideas has suffered a major legal defeat when a federal trial court judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's executive order that would strip some children born in the US of their birthright citizenship.

Salazar to Introduce Dignity Act as Trump Admin Wrestles with Deportations— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) announced she will soon re-introduce her ‘Dignity’ Act to update the US’s legal immigration framework and address the illegal immigration crisis.

Grand Canyon Fire Destroys Historic Lodge Sparks Investigation— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has called for a federal investigation of the fire's management after a destructive wildfire destroyed the famous Grand Canyon Lodge and results of other buildings on the North Rim.

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Increasing Small Business Investment— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing investment in small businesses nationwide.

Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Strengthening U.S.-Mexico Alliance Against Cartels— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has teamed up with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to introduce a bill enhancing collaboration between the United States and Mexico to fight the drug cartels.

School Supplies Drive Supports Arizona Families— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The state of Arizona is seeing an increase in community support as August approaches closer and families start getting ready for the new school year. As the price of school supplies keeps rising, neighborhood organizations are taking action to make sure no student arrives at class without anything.

Hamadeh Releases Video Explaining Bill to Ban Ranked Choice Voting— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) recently released a short video explaining House Resolution 3040, which aims to ban ranked-choice voting, in a post to X (formerly Twitter).

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: grayson@dnm.news

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