Purple Heart Day

Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), and Eli Crane (R-AZ) acknowledged Purple Heart Day in posts to X (formerly Twitter).

Purple Heart Day is held on August 7th, commemorating both the creation of the honor and those who have been killed or wounded in combat, thus earning the medal.

In a post to X, Rep. Ciscomani said, "On National Purple Heart Day..." READ MORE

Senator Ruben Gallego: The hidden cost of Trump’s immigration policy? 6,700 employees reassigned from cases going after pedophiles and drug traffickers.

Representative Andy Biggs: The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and it’s right in AZ-05’s backyard. My friend @RepEliCrane and I visited the South Rim today to support our small businesses battling the Dragon Bravo Fire. Visit the South Rim to support our National Park!

Representative Eli Crane: Just met the team at @GrandCanyonNPS & Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2 with @RepAndyBiggsAZ. We discussed the response to the Dragon Bravo Fire, efforts to make sure firefighters have what they need, & ideas for the best way to rebuild what was lost at the North Rim.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: As August begins, students across Arizona are headed back to school. I want to wish every student a strong start to the year ahead! Stay focused, stay curious, and know that we're cheering you on every step of the way. Have a great year!

Representative Abe Hamadeh: NEW Congressman Hamadeh's op-ed for the @DCExaminer on his election integrity legislation, the Proving Residency for Overseas Voter Eligibility (PROVE) Act. "Fix overseas voting to restore faith in our elections."

Representative Greg Stanton: It's always a great day when I get to meet with local veterans who bravely served our country. I’ll keep fighting alongside groups like Veterans Affinity to make sure our veterans get the care & respect they deserve. Shout-out to Rick Kreiberg, Veterans Affinity leader and a member of my Veterans Advisory Council, for his tireless advocacy.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: Donald Trump is taking his union busting to a whole new level by going after the people who take care of our veterans. No one is safe from his anti-worker authoritarian agenda, not even veterans who put their lives on the line for this country.

Ciscomani, Biggs, Crane Honor Purple Heart Day— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich

Hamadeh Claps Back After Garrett Archer Accuses Him of Lying About Overseas Voting— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) responded to accusations of lying about the rationale behind his recently introduced PROVE Act on X (formerly Twitter).

Mylie Biggs Wants to Lead the State— But Says Women Should Stay Home— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Despite having previously stated on a podcast that she does not think women should hold political power in office, Mylie Biggs, the 25-year-old daughter of Republican Congressman Andy Biggs, is running for Arizona State Senate.

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Pulls Plug on $550M in mRNA Vaccine Projects— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, stated Tuesday that his department is ending funding and contracts worth about $500 million for the development of mRNA vaccines, marking a significant change in federal objectives for vaccine research.

Trump Creates White House Task Force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— In an executive order issued Tuesday, President Donald Trump established a White House task force to supervise preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, which will be the first time the Games are held in the United States since the Summer Olympics in Atlanta in 1996.

Possible Expansion of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility in Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— After the controversial opening of Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" prison in the Everglades, the Department of Homeland Security is announcing a new proposal to build state-run immigration detention centers nationwide.

Biggs, Crane Condemn Larry Pfeiffer's Statement on Hunter Biden Laptop— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) reacted on X (formerly Twitter) to former CIA Chief of Staff Larry Pfeiffer's recent remarks, insisting Russia was involved in the Hunter Biden laptop scandal.

Arizona Republicans Robson and Biggs Gear Up for Competitive 2026 Governor's Race— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— With two well-funded candidates running for the opportunity to take on Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in 2026, Arizona's Republican gubernatorial primary is already looking like one of the most contested campaigns in the state's history.

Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Assist Military Medics' Work in Civilian Medicine— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is introducing a bipartisan bill with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), helping military medics transition to civilian medical fields after service.

Arizona Is Home Program Grows to $18 Million, Helping 1,000 Buyers Statewide— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Facing growing housing affordability challenges, Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a $5 million expansion of the Arizona Is Home program, boosting its total funds to $18 million.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres