SNAKEBITE— 2.23.26— Foreign Relations of US Publications Digitization— Chilean Visa Restrictions— Chaplik Resigns, ICE at Ballot Box, Board of Peace, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 2.23.26— Foreign Relations of US Publications Digitization— Chilean Visa Restrictions— Chaplik Resigns, ICE at Ballot Box, Board of Peace, Much More...

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Grayson Bakich
Grayson Bakich
February 23, 2026

Foreign Relations of US Publications Digitization

The Department of State (DoS) announced this week the release of Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, Volume V, Microfiche Supplement, American Republics, in a new digitized format.

“This publication supplemented the print volume of Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, Volume V, American Republics,” according to the media note from... READ MORE

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: The situation in Puerto Vallarta shows how critical the fight against the Mexican drug cartels is. I’m hoping and praying for safety of those affected, including Arizonans who may be in Puerto Vallarta now.

State Senator Janae Shamp: Praying for all the innocent lives caught up in the evil cartel violence in Mexico! Thank you @POTUS for securing our border and not allowing this violence to spill onto American soil.

State Representative Alexander Kolodin: I was briefed last week to prepare for a 35-100% Colorado River cutback. Hobbs and Fontes have taken maladministration to a whole new level!

State Representative Rachel Keshel: I’m not usually for the US getting involved in other country’s wars, but I wouldn’t mind seeing our military help to completely eradicate the evil cartel right about now.

State Representative Joseph Chaplik: USA Hockey is Golden! Congrats to Jack Hughes and the whole squad for making history and making this country proud.

State Representative Nick Kupper: Hobbs & Soto are pathetically trying to deflect. @TJShope is right. As for lobbyist meals, I don’t give a crap if I ever have a meal with a lobbyist. Honestly I’d rather just buy my own Taco Bell & be left alone.

State Representative Teresa Martinez: I pray for the people of Iran! I hope freedom is soon !

State Representative Leo Biasiucci: This is the war we should be dealing with right now, not the one in Iran. The world has allowed the cartel to run Mexico into the ground. They're responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans. The time to act is NOW!

State Representative Quang Nguyen: A beautiful day to exercise 2A with friends at the 134th Washington’s Birthday Match. The match was sponsored by Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association (ASRPA), attended by LD1 State Legislators, Arizona Citizens Defense League (AZCDL), and the director of Arizona Gun Owners of America (GOA). We raised a good amount of money for the Arizona Scorpions Junior High Power Team. Thanks everyone for participating in the longest rifle match in the nation. @SelinaBliss@CynLaddSWD @infanzon

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: It’s officially called Ice Football now Gold Medal for @usahockey!!!

Cactus Politics

State Department Announces Foreign Relations of the United States Publication Digitization— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada—

Secretary Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions on Chilean Officials— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week a response to Chilean officials who have sought to undermine regional security in the Western Hemisphere by imposing visa restrictions on several Chilean government officials.

Joseph Chaplik Resigns to Focus on Congressional Race— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona state Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-AZ) is leaving his seat in the state legislature to focus entirely on his bid for Congress.

ICE at the Ballot Box? Kris Mayes Says It's 'Voter Intimidation'— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Republicans are pushing a bill that would station federal immigration agents at polling locations across the state, and Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) is denouncing the effort, calling it voter intimidation dressed up as election security.

Secretary Marco Rubio Speaks at Board of Peace Event in Washington, D.C.— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— In a speech given at the Board of Peace Event in the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the crisis in Gaza, praising President Donald Trump for his efforts to achieve a resolution.

Eli Crane Applauds Anti-Gun Ownership Rule for Veterans Reversal— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— 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.

Jake Hoffman Divided Over Jesse Jackson Moment of Silence, Charlie Kirk Honor— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A moment of silence on the Arizona Senate floor this week became the center of a political dispute that has drawn attention to how senators on both sides of the aisle choose to honor public figures.

Trump Says He Will Soon Decide U.S. Action Against Iran— By Cactus Politics' Joseph Quesada— President Donald Trump warned this week that he’ll decide whether the U.S. commences military action with Iran within the next 10 days, saying that “bad things will happen” if a “meaningful deal” is not achieved.

'Patients Deserve to Know': Arizona Bill Targets Unregulated Stem Cell Therapies— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— State Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ) wants Arizona to catch up with where regenerative medicine is heading. Whether her colleagues agree is another matter.

Bill Targeting Nicotine Products Marketed to Minors Advances in Committee— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— An Arizona lawmaker is pushing legislation that would tighten regulations on alternative nicotine products, with a particular focus on marketing practices that critics say appeal to children.

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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