Biggs and Crane Want Justice

Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) demanded accountability and justice on X (formerly Twitter) in reactions to the newest revelations from the declassified documents surrounding the Russian collusion hoax.

On Thursday, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Attorney General Pam Bondi coordinated the release of the annex to Special Counsel John Durham's report on the allegations that President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to steal the 2016 Election.

The newly-declassified documents suggested that the false narrative was partly influenced by philanthropist George Soros's Open Society Foundations. 

As posted by Just the News journalist John Solomon, "This is the smoking gun..." READ MORE

Representative Eli Crane: It never ends.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Congressman Hamadeh received a situation brief from General Mazloum of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) — the US ally in the fight against ISIS.   The Congressman thanked General Mazloum and the interim government of Damascus for their continued assistance in the search for Kayla Mueller’s remains so she can finally be buried where she belongs, in her home state of Arizona.   With over 100,000 fighters - both Arabs and Kurds - trained by US-led coalition forces, the SDF is a key part of Syria’s future. For over a decade, it has protected the northeast third of Syria, and established a decentralized model that protects Christians, Arabs, Kurds, and others.   The SDF seeks time and space to strengthen their inclusive governance framework in Syria’s interim process.   This month, Damascus-SDF negotiations will resume in Paris with Trump Administration support, aimed at moving Syria away from the former regime’s failed approach of intimidation and retaliation and toward a system grounded in protecting the rights and freedom for all.   We continue to maintain open channels with all parties in Syria committed to peace.

Representative Greg Stanton: Proud to join @RepSamGraves, @RepRickLarsen, and @RepWebster to introduce the bipartisan FEMA Act of 2025—the most significant disaster relief reform in decades. This bipartisan bill puts survivors first and ensures help arrives when it’s needed most.

Crane, Biggs Demand Justice After Durham Report Annex Reveals Depth of Russian Collusion Hoax— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Gallego Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Increase Cost-of-Living Benefits for Veterans— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation designed to increase cost-of-living benefits for veterans.

Governor Hobbs Asks for $760M Federal Reimbursement for Border Security— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— In an official request, Governor Katie Hobbs has asked the federal government to reimburse Arizona for spending around $760 million on border security initiatives since the beginning of 2021, according to a press release from Governor Hobbs’s office.

Trump Furthers Digital Initiative for Medical Data, Announcing New Program— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Wednesday marked the beginning of the Trump administration's healthcare digital initiative, which aims to make simpler sharing of medical data throughout the nation's inconsistent healthcare system.

Gallego Demands Restoration of CFPB Funding in New Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is demanding restoration of funds to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to help stop scammers.

Democratic Party Issuing Lawsuit Over Detention Access, Affecting Arizona Immigration Facilities— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona representatives have been denied access to immigration detention facilities in their state, including the Eloy Detention Center near Phoenix, as part of a broader conflict that led twelve House members to file a federal lawsuit this week against the Trump administration.

Ciscomani Calls for New Space Force Mission in Fort Huachuca— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter calling for Fort Huachuca to be used as the headquarters of a new Space Force mission.

Mayes Announces Settlement to Secure Broadband Investment in Navajo, Apache Counties— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes announced a recent settlement with Frontier Communications and Verizon to secure their investment in broadband infrastructure in Navajo and Apache Counties.

USCIS Announces Plan to Deny Birthright Citizenship After Court Block— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Although the Trump administration's executive order that would end birthright citizenship is currently blocked by multiple federal court rulings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has prepared implementation plans for potential future enforcement.

Tucson Schools Cut Student Testing in Half After Parent and Teacher Pressure— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— This year, students in the Tucson Unified School District will take a lot fewer tests after the school board authorized a fundamental change of the district's testing processes. The modifications, which cut testing by roughly half for some students, follow petitions signed by over 1,200 educators and parents calling for reform.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres