Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 1.29.26— Biggs Blasts Dems on Deportation— AZ GOP on Mayes' Anti-ICE Remark— Hobbs on Zipps Raid, Pima Shooting, Stanton vs Noem, Much More...

Biggs Blasts Dems on Deportation

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) condemned Democrats' anti-deportation stance in a post on X in response to a case highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The official DHS account posted the mugshot of Kenneth Moreno Guzman, an illegal alien from Mexico who broke into a Bulloch County, Georgia home and... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Too many rural Arizona seniors can’t get the food assistance they qualify for because they can’t reliably get to a pickup site. Living far from town or lacking transportation shouldn’t mean going without. That’s why I’m introducing a bipartisan bill with @SenJonHusted to help fix that.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Alex Pretti was the best of us — a devoted nurse who spent his life caring for our veterans in some of the toughest times of their lives. I know firsthand how meaningful that care is. We should remember him for his dedication to this country and service over self.

Representative Andy Biggs: Those who broke our laws to come here don’t get to pass those who are immigrating the right way. No shortcuts. No amnesty for illegal aliens.

Representative Eli Crane: Thank you to @YavapaiCollege's School of Career and Technical Education for hosting me yesterday. Northern Arizona is fortunate to have such an outstanding school preparing the next generation. The trades remain essential to our communities and our economy.

Representative David Schweikert: A child born today owes 104% of their lifetime income to Washington to cover federal retirement promises. The fix is lower interest costs, real Medicare Advantage reform, and finally legalizing the tech that actually cuts medical bills.

Representative Greg Stanton: Steven Gonzales has been a steady, forward-looking leader for Maricopa Community Colleges. From helping @MCCCD navigate the pandemic to expanding degree options, he’s made a real impact for students across the Valley. Thank you for your work, @MCCCDChancellor.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: It is long past time for the entire world to recognize what is obviously true: the IRGC is a terrorist organization committing atrocities against both the Iranian people and around the globe. Now that France has acknowledged it, I hope the EU will swiftly follow through with an official designation.

Andy Biggs Condemns Democrats' Anti-Deportation Stance— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Senate Republicans Seek AG Kris Mayes' Resignation Over ICE 'Stand Your Ground' Remarks— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Senate Republicans introduced a resolution on Tuesday calling for Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) to resign following public comments she made about ICE agents and the state's self-defense laws.

Gov. Katie Hobbs Condemns Lack of Notice on ICE Raids at Zipps Sports Grill— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided 15 Zipps Sports Grill locations across the Phoenix area on January 26, forcing all restaurants to shut down and sparking strong criticism from Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ).

One Person in Critical Condition Following Arizona Shooting— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— An unidentified person was shot and injured in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona about 10 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, leaving the person in critical condition, according to local authorities.

Greg Stanton Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released a statement Tuesday demanding the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following another fatality involving federal immigration enforcement.

BREAKING: Border Patrol Involved in Pima County Shooting, One in Critical Condition— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— A shooting has occurred in Pima County in an incident involving U.S. Border Patrol, with one person in critical condition.

Trump Says He Is Raising Tariffs on South Korean Goods After Trade Deal Failure— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he’s raising tariffs on imports of South Korean goods due to the country’s legislature’s failure to approve a trade deal with the U.S. that both countries agreed to in October 2025.

Karrin Taylor Robson Celebrates National School Choice Week— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson (R-AZ) is highlighting the state's school choice programs during National School Choice Week (NSCW), praising Arizona's approach to educational freedom.

Greg Bovino and Other Border Patrol Agents Exit Minneapolis— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino is reportedly leaving Minneapolis this week along with several other federal agents, according to a White House official and a source within the Trump administration familiar with the exit.

Ruben Gallego Declares ICE is 'Murdering Citizens in Cold Blood' Amid Funding Battle— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is calling for congressional oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement activities, accusing the agency of lethal misconduct following recent operations.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: grayson@dnm.news

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