GOP Split on Mark Kelly Video

The controversial video featuring Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and five other Democratic lawmakers has created an unusual divide among Republicans, with some criticizing Kelly while others defend him.

Six Democratic lawmakers, all with military or intelligence backgrounds, appeared in a video reminding service members they can refuse unlawful orders under military law. Kelly was among them.

The video has triggered a Pentagon investigation and sparked disagreements between both parties. 

15 Arizona Republican state lawmakers signed a letter condemning Kelly's participation. 

The letter accused the video of using service members as "political props," implying the President might issue illegal orders, and potentially encouraging insubordination... READ MORE

GOP Split Over Mark Kelly's Military Video Controversy— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—

Mark Kelly Faces FBI Review After Video on Refusing Illegal Orders— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and five other Democratic members of Congress are being asked by the FBI to sit down for interviews after appearing in a video that addressed members of the military refusing illegal orders.

Eli Crane Celebrates Ak-Chin-IHS Partnership for New Healthcare Facility— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) celebrated the recent establishment of a partnership between the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Ak-Chin Indian Community to construct a new healthcare facility.

Greg Stanton Celebrates Social Security Cancels Disability Benefits Changes— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is declaring success after the Social Security Administration dropped plans to change who qualifies for disability benefits, a move he says would have hurt thousands of seniors.

Katie Hobbs Appoints New Health Services Director— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) announced the appointment of Debbie Johnston (D-AZ) as director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (HHS) on November 24.

Joseph Chaplik Calls for Resignation of SUSD Board Member Matt Pittinsky— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-3) is calling for the resignation of Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) board member Matthew Pittinsky in the wake of a scandal involving underage drinking.

Department of War Announces Review into Allegations of Mark Kelly's Supposed Misconduct— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— The Department of War (formerly Defense) has announced that it will review allegations of misconduct by Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) after his appearance in a video calling for servicemembers to resist "illegal orders."

Mark Kelly & Ruben Gallego Request Wildfire Recovery Funding for Federal Lands— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined eight other officials in requesting federal funding to address wildfire damage on public lands across the western United States.

Andy Biggs Questions NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's Security Clearance— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter on November 21 requesting that the Department of Homeland Security deny New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani (D-NYC), access to classified information based on concerns about his past activities.

Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bills Making Military and Veterans' Pay Tax-Free— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced two pieces of legislation keeping military and veterans' retirement pay tax-free.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres