SNAKEBITE— 12.24.25— Ansari on Epstein Files— Stanton's Delayed Flights Bill— Brown Shooting, Trump Class Battleships, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 12.24.25— Ansari on Epstein Files— Stanton's Delayed Flights Bill— Brown Shooting, Trump Class Battleships, Much More...

Grayson Bakich
Grayson Bakich
December 24, 2025

Ansari on Epstein Files

Representative Yassamin Ansari (R-AZ) is pushing for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to fully comply with federal law requiring the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The congresswoman has raised concerns that Attorney General Pam Bondi missed a legal deadline last Friday, December 19, and should be held accountable.

The issue centers on legislation that Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law on November 19th. The law gave the Attorney General 30 days to publicly release all unclassified records, documents, and investigative materials related to Epstein... READ MORE

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Senator Mark Kelly: Thank you, @GovernorHobbs, for fighting for Arizonans in Gila and Mohave counties to get the support they need to recover from these devastating storms. I’ll do everything I can to help you as we work to get this fixed.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Gila and Mohave Counties were devastated by flooding earlier this year. Small businesses were shuttered and families are still waiting for the help they deserve. But FEMA refuses to lift a finger. Thank you @GovernorHobbs for appealing this decision. We will keep fighting to make sure Arizona communities get the resources they need to recover.

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Representative Eli Crane: President Trump and his team are fixing the economic disaster caused by Bidenomics, and it’s been less than a year. The best is yet to come.

Representative David Schweikert: Appreciate @srpconnect hosting us yesterday for a briefing on water policy updates affecting our district and the whole state.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: President Trump inherited Biden’s economic disaster—and took bold, decisive action to dig us out. It hasn’t been easy. It was never going to be. But under his leadership, America is building an incredible economy again. Real wealth and prosperity are flowing back into the pockets of families in AZ-08.

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Dept. of Education Investigates Brown University's Security After Shooting— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Department of Education announced this week that it is reviewing Brown University’s security systems. The announcement comes after the shooting that took place earlier this month, which killed two students.

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Judge to Decided Whether ICE can Re-Detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— GREENBELT, Md. – A federal judge will decide whether ICE can re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia has been free from immigration custody for just over a week.

Abe Hamadeh Cosponsors Bill Prioritizing American Companies in Defense Contracts— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has cosponsored legislation requiring the Department of War to prioritize American companies in defense contracts.

Eli Crane Introduces Bill Requiring Threat Assessment of Malicious Drone Use— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) has introduced legislation requiring an annual threat assessment of drones and other unmanned aircraft.

Katie Hobbs Highlights Lower Inflation While Others Point to Outmigration— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— While many Americans are feeling the squeeze of rising prices nationwide, Arizona residents are catching a break, according to new economic data highlighted by Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) this week.

Trump Appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland Special Envoy— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland.

Abe Hamadeh Stands with Angel Families to Propose D.C. Memorial— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) introduced new legislation that would create a permanent memorial in the nation's capital honoring Americans who lost their lives due to illegal immigration and fentanyl.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

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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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