New Phoenix-Taipei Route

Phoenix flights officially connected directly to Asia for the first time, and Mayor Kate Gallego (D-AZ) is celebrating the milestone.

"Last year, I announced STARLUX Airlines' new nonstop flight between Phoenix and Taipei..." READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Troops from European countries are arriving in Greenland to defend the territory from us. Let that sink in. And now Trump is setting tariffs on our allies, making you pay more to try to get territory we don’t need. The damage this President is doing to our reputation and our relationships is growing, making us less safe. If something doesn’t change we will be on our own with adversaries and enemies in every direction. Republicans in Congress need to stand up to Trump.

Senator Ruben Gallego: The idea that we’re going to ruin our long standing alliances and waste billions of dollars to buy Greenland while our own people can’t afford health care or groceries is maybe the dumbest thing a president has done in the history of this country.

Representative Andy Biggs: Massive fraud, like what we’re seeing in Minnesota, prohibits funds from reaching those who actually need it. Next week, my @JudiciaryGOP Subcommittee is bringing in experts—including @nickshirleyy—to get to the bottom of the fraud. Wednesday, 10AM ET. Don’t miss it.

Representative Paul Gosar: Transparency, fiscal responsibility, and public safety demand a full accounting—and a hard stop to funding experiments that could spark the next global crisis.

Representative Eli Crane: Save America. Pass the SAVE Act.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Today, Laura and I joined hundreds from across our community at the funeral of Dr. Cal Baker and to reflect on a life that meant so much to Vail and Arizona. Dr. Baker’s leadership, service, and dedication to education shaped countless lives across our state. It was an honor to share a few words from my recent House Floor speech that are now engraved in the history books of the United States Congress. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Nancy, and the entire Baker family. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire future generations.

Representative David Schweikert: Washington runs the three-cups-and-a-ball routine every day. Watch the hands and you miss the math. Americans earned Social Security and Medicare. We have an obligation to finance the promises we made by bending health care costs and boosting productivity with technology.

Representative Greg Stanton: At @AnheuserBusch’s Brew Across America event this week, @RepSamGraves and I teamed up to share Meet in the Middle Mango, a crisp IPA brewed by Arizona’s own @fourpeaksbrew. Bipartisanship never tasted so good.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: From blocking Members of Congress from visiting @DHSgov facilities to the tragic murders of U.S. citizens and immigrants by @ICEgov agents, I’m proud to cosponsor @RepRobinKelly’s resolution to impeach @SecNoem. It’s past time for accountability and action.

Phoenix Skips the Layover with Taiwan Route— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—

Republicans Pass Tax Relief Plan, Gov. Hobbs Vetoes in Less Than 24 Hours— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona's House and Senate Republicans approved a major tax plan that could save residents an estimated $1.1 billion over three years on the 15th, however, Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) vetoed the measure in less than 24 hours.

Mike Lee Demands Investigation into Minneapolis Nonprofit, Underlying Fraud— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is pushing for a federal investigation into a Minneapolis organization that nearly received $1 million in taxpayer funding despite multiple red flags about its operations.

Ruben Gallego Warns Greenland Actions Could Weaken NATO Partnerships— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has introduced a War Powers Resolution in response to recent tensions involving Greenland, raising questions about military strategy and alliance relationships.

Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bill Expanding Tech Education Opportunities for Veterans— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to expand technology education opportunities for veterans through the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program.

Nobel Peace Prize Presented to Trump in D.C. by Machado— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump on Thursday during her visit to the White House

Trump Threatens to Use Insurrection Act to Restore Order— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops as tensions escalate between protestors and federal agents in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in the region.

Greg Stanton Calls for DHS Secretary's Removal After Year of FEMA Failures— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and five House Democratic colleagues are demanding President Donald Trump fire Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, arguing her first year in office has been marked by emergency management failures

Judge Sets Deadlines in Minnesota's Lawsuit Against ICE— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— A federal judge on Wednesday did not take immediate action on the state of Minnesota’s request to suspend the increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state. Instead, the judge gave the Trump administration and the state a deadline regarding the case.

Trump Admin Cuts Addiction and Mental Health Funds— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent hundreds of notices announcing the discontinuations.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres