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Crane Condemns Activist Judges

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) demanded accountability for federal judges in a post to X (formerly Twitter) after the D.C. Circuit Court overturned another injunction issued against President Donald Trump.

In April, Judge Tanya Chutkan, an appointee of President Barack Obama, issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration after they attempted to terminate a $16 billion contract between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and five nonprofits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Program.

On Tuesday, the injunction was overruled 2-1, saying it was within President Trump's authority to withdraw the funds.

Rep. Crane responded to the news... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Congress should be working for you, not their portfolios. Fixing it is simple: Ban congressional stock trading.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Trump is halting training for officers investigating drug trafficking, cartel money laundering, and child sex abuse, so he can send more agents after your undocumented neighbor who’s lived here for decades contributing to the community. This was never about safety.

Representative Andy Biggs: Government surveillance and censorship in the United Kingdom is out of control. Tomorrow, @JudiciaryGOP will be holding a hearing on this important topic. We must ensure the U.S. doesn’t descend down the same dark path of totalitarianism.

Representative Eli Crane: We should be making it easier for former military counter snipers to join the Secret Service, not harder. Makes no sense.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: 80 years ago today, the world witnessed the end of WWII when Japan formally surrendered to Allied forces on the deck of the USS Missouri. Today, we honor the brave soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen who fought in the Pacific and around the world to defend freedom

Representative Abe Hamadeh: The Trump administration and our military just wiped 11 Tren de Aragua traffickers off the face of the earth. Their boat was carrying narcotics. Let that be a warning to every narco-terrorist thinking of pushing their poison into our country.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: While we can’t share details to safeguard privacy, what we heard today from survivors of Epstein and Maxwell’s decades of abuse was horrifying. As the youngest woman in Congress, I’m committed to protecting the next generation of girls. We demand the full files, names, and answers.

Crane Demands Accountability for Judges After Court Lifts Another Injunction Against Trump— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Hamadeh Warns of Chinese Communist Party's Relationship with Mexican Cartels— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) warned of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ties to the Mexican drug cartels via money laundering in a recent post to X (formerly Twitter).

Arizona Residents Urged to Act Before Clean Energy Incentives End— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona residents hoping to cut costs on electric vehicles and home energy upgrades should move quickly as state officials say several valuable federal tax credits for clean energy purchases are set to expire in the coming months.

New Drone Restriction Along Southern Border Causes Concern Over Government Transparency— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A new federal drone restriction just in Nogales has sparked controversy, stemming from concerns over border enforcement tactics and a lack of government transparency.

Following the Tragic Case of Rebekah Baptiste, Senator Werner is Issuing New Task Force— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— In a tragic case involving the death of a young girl, Senator Carine Werner is assembling a new task force aimed at overhauling the state's child abuse laws and improving the child welfare system.

Senator Bolick Speaks on Legislative Plans to Increase School Safety After Maryvale Stabbing— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— In the wake of a tragic stabbing at Maryvale High School, Senator Shawnna Bolick is renewing her push for legislation aimed at making school safety data more accessible to the public.

Biggs Praises Turner's New Section 8 Ruling, Pushes for KAMALA Act— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) praised Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner's new rule requiring proof of citizenship for Section 8 housing in a post to X (formerly Twitter).

Arizona Officials Honor Workers on Labor Day, Celebrating the American People— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona officials marked Labor Day with messages celebrating American workers and highlighting ongoing debates about union rights.

After Stanton's Washington Visit, Concerns Spark Due to FEMA Cuts— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Recent changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have sparked congressional attention to the agency's performance.

AmeriCorps Funds Restored Following Legal Action Led by AG Mayes— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes revealed that more than $184 million in AmeriCorps money has been fully restored. This comes after she and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the federal government.

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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