AZ Republicans Bash Democrats on DHS Shutdown

The partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) drags on, and Arizona Republicans are continuing to hammer Democrats on social media for refusing to provide funding.

On Sunday, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) responded to a post by The Hill... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: The big winner from Trump’s war so far? Russia. Higher oil prices help fund Putin’s war machine, and sanctions on Russian oil are being loosened to stabilize markets. Putin has Trump’s ear, while the Russians are helping Iran target our troops. That’s not a strategy, it’s an embarrassment.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Good week with Arizona's city and town leaders. They came to DC to make sure their voices are heard in Washington. Water. Infrastructure. Public safety. The stuff that actually affects people's lives. Glad they made the trip. Always good to hear directly from the people doing the work back home.

Representative Andy Biggs: I applaud the U.S. Senate on this swift confirmation for Markwayne Mullin. This is a pivotal time for our nation's security. I look forward to working with Secretary Mullin and President @realDonaldTrump to keep innocent Americans safe from harm.

Representative Eli Crane: 16 years ago today, the Affordable Care Act became law. Healthcare has become less affordable ever since. All to enrich the wealthy elites in the insurance industry. Obama ruined it, and republicans have been too weak to do anything about it.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: I congratulate Markwayne Mullin on his confirmation to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. I look forward to advancing our shared priorities on enforcement, ICE, and immigration with clarity and purpose.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Many veterans, seniors, & families in AZ-8 rely on desiccated thyroid medications that have safely treated their hypothyroidism for decades Any sudden FDA restriction would severely harm their health & quality of life The Congressman heard this feedback & acted immediately

Representative Greg Stanton: Proud to announce a $2.85 million investment to bring Tempe's Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility back online — part of more than $10 million in federal investments I've secured for this project since 2022. Every gallon treated here means less reliance on the Colorado River. I couldn't ask for better partners than @mayorcoreywoods and the Tempe City Council.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: This past Friday, I heard from Arizonans who spoke out on rising costs and cruel Trump Administration policies hurting them. While billions go to ICE, they’re losing healthcare and struggling to afford groceries. I’ll keep fighting to lower costs and hold this administration accountable.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: 16 years ago today, the Affordable Care Act became law — expanding healthcare to millions. Now Republicans are pushing cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that would take coverage away from those who need it most. Healthcare is a right. Read my op-ed on what’s at stake:

Arizona Republicans Hammer Democrats Over Continued DHS Shutdown— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Republicans Accuse Katie Hobbs of 'Walking Away' During Budget Talks— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona's budget negotiations have hit a wall, and Republican legislative leaders are pointing the finger directly at Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) after she "walked away" from the table.

ICE Head to Airports Amid Government Shutdown Standoff— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D-AZ) is speaking out after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to Sky Harbor International Airport to help with TSA staffing shortages amid a partial government shutdown, and she isn't happy about it.

Phoenix Shatters Heat Records, Arizona Doubles Down on Water Infrastructure— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As Arizona bakes through a record-shattering heat wave with Phoenix hitting 105°F this weekend -- the hottest March temperature ever measured in the United States -- Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) moved to keep experienced hands guiding the state's water future.

Joseph Chaplik Claims Democrats 'Can't Hide Their Hatred for Americans'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Former State Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-3) is condemning Democrats on social media, accusing them of continually refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has resulted in hours-long wait times at airports.

New Legislative Amendment Would Erase Cesar Chavez Day from Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Arizona Republican lawmakers proposed a “strike-everything” amendment to sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, pushing to remove the labor icon's state holiday from Arizona law, following a New York Times investigation detailing claims he sexually abused women and girls during the 1970s.

Arizona Cracks Down on Nicotine as Data Shows Mixed Results for Youth— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As nicotine poisoning cases among young Arizona children continue to sharply climb, and questions about teen usage trends emerge from new statewide data, state Representative Jeff Weninger (R-AZ) is pushing back.

Juan Ciscomani Plans to Extend Western Water Management Program— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill extending the Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) for four additional years.

From 'Queer Food Politics' to DEI Rollbacks: Arizona's Universities Face Political Pressure— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The Goldwater Institute released a report this week examining required coursework inside two of Arizona's most prominent university honors programs, arguing that both institutions have shifted away from traditional academic standards toward what the organization describes as ideologically driven curriculum.

Ruben Gallego's Bipartisan Bill Targets Small Business' Capital Access— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have introduced a bipartisan bill expanding capital access opportunities for small businesses.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres