Crane Applauds Vets' Gun Rights Restoration
Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) applauded the Trump Administration's recent reversal of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule that prevented many from fully exercising their Second Amendment rights.
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Senator Mark Kelly: In case you missed it, the Phoenix Boys Choir are now 2-time Grammy winners! Congratulations to the choir’s artistic director Herbie Washington and all the kids and families who support them.
Senator Ruben Gallego: Border communities like San Luis don’t just power Arizona’s economy, they help drive the nation forward. Your voices matter, and showing up today to share your concerns matters. I am honored to represent this community and bring your stories back with me to Washington.
Representative Andy Biggs: Major kudos to everyone doing their part to make @ASU's Barrett Honors College the top in the nation for our students. This college continues to set the bar high and produce men and women who are more than ready for the workforce.
Representative Paul Gosar: Wait, You need a photo ID to attend the Dems’ convention but not to vote? Such hypocrisy. If it’s required to clap for party elites, it should definitely be required to cast a ballot. Why are Dems more worried about protecting their convention than protecting American elections?
Representative Eli Crane: Appreciate everything you do, @dbongino. We may be outnumbered, but this country's worth fighting for.
Representative Juan Ciscomani: I’ve been in touch with my Veterans Council on this issue and appreciate the Secretary’s response. Our veterans have earned their benefits through service and sacrifice — and they deserve nothing less. As always, my office stands ready to assist with disability claims or any issues that may arise. If you need help, please reach out.
Representative David Schweikert: Washington’s draft Colorado River plan would rip water away from nearly 6 million Arizonans while leaving other states untouched. My Equal Access to the Colorado River Act says if there are cuts, every Lower Basin state takes them by its allocation: 4.4, 2.8, 0.3.
Representative Abe Hamadeh: The ONLY acceptable number of illegal aliens voting in US elections is ZERO.
Representative Greg Stanton: An awesome win over Canada for the Red, White and Blue! #Olympics2026
Representative Yassamin Ansari: I’m skipping the State of the Union. I won’t normalize Trump’s corrupt, authoritarian regime. Instead, I’ll be joined by Sonia, whose loved one Yari has been detained by ICE for a year.
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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
