Ansari Wants Answers
Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) is calling for accountability after the Justice Department, under Secretary Pam Bondi, released FBI files containing sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump.
The Democratic lawmaker wants to know why it took so long.
The files, posted by the Justice Department, consist of three FBI interview summaries with a woman who alleged President Trump sexually assaulted her... READ MORE
State Senator Warren Petersen: He was the only AZ citizen in history to fill two stadiums at his funeral. The impact he made on America, particularly the youth, was unmatched. He showed how to have civil political discourse better than anyone. He was a leader followed by millions. I do not share the same political views as Ed Pastor but I don't resent that a segment of the freeway is named after him.
State Representative Alma Hernandez: Love our @NHCSL crew! Las mas ch*mgonas
State Representative Alexander Kolodin: Elected LD3 PCs. It is IMPERATIVE that you show up tomorrow to fill Rep. Chaplick’s vacant seat! If we do not reach quorum the BOS will BY LAW take your power to fill the vacancy away. Do NOT let that happen!
State Representative Michele Pena: I'm running to continue working for you. If you live in AZ Legislative District 23, you can help me get on the ballot by signing my petition on paper or online. Thank you!
State Representative Nick Kupper: Jacobsen molested a 12-year-old girl on his soccer team & then took a sweetheart deal. Only 9 months of jail so long as he served lifetime probation. But for years now he’s been trying to get off probation. Fine, get off it & rot in prison. @ccvonline is failing their members.
State Representative Walt Blackman: If politicians fail to pass a budget, they shouldn’t get paid. That’s common sense. I support HCR 2048 because government should follow the same rule as every hardworking American: You don’t do the job — you don’t get paid. Accountability matters. #AZLeg #Accountability #Arizona
State Representative Quang Nguyen: Happy 308 Day.
Yassamin Ansari Demands Answers Over Delayed Release of FBI Files Alleging Trump Assault— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon—
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Adelita Grijalva Introduces Bill Updating Supplemental Security Income Benefits— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) is introducing legislation to update and strengthen Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Noem Out, Mullin In: Major Shakeup at Homeland Security— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— President Donald Trump announced today that Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, effective March 31, 2026.
Andy Biggs, David Schweikert Condemn Failure of Congressional Sexual Harassment Disclosure Resolution— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) condemned the failure of a House resolution disclosing sexual harassment and misconduct reports by members of Congress on social media.
AZ Democrat JoAnna Mendoza Found Supporting Police Defunding in 2020 Video?— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— JoAnna Mendoza, who is running against Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) in the 2026 midterm elections, was allegedly caught on video in 2020 voicing support for defunding police.
Adelita Grijalva Moves to Block DHS Funds From Targeting Protesters, Tribal Lands— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) has introduced two amendments to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, aiming to safeguard free speech and uphold tribal sovereignty. The House is expected to vote on the DHS budget later today.
The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres