SNAKEBITE— 5.13.26— Mark Kelly Urges Domestic Shipbuilding Ahead of China Summit— Maricopa County Demands Mandatory Reporting Compliance— DACA, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 5.13.26— Mark Kelly Urges Domestic Shipbuilding Ahead of China Summit— Maricopa County Demands Mandatory Reporting Compliance— DACA, Much More...

Grayson Bakich
Grayson Bakich
May 13, 2026

Mark Kelly Urges Domestic Shipbuilding Ahead of China Summit

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to prioritize American shipbuilding ahead of the planned summit with... READ MORE

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Senator Mark Kelly: I’ve spent most of my career relying on science to keep me alive and do amazing things. I know it’s the single most important part of our country’s success in the last century, but Trump doesn’t seem to get that. His retreat from science will hurt us all in the long run.

Senator Ruben Gallego: When it comes to this Administration's treatment of dreamers, Stephen Miller is being a racist and a coward.

Representative Andy Biggs: House Republicans are working on multiple pieces of legislation this week to show support for the men and woman in blue. We are so grateful for our police officers who stand watch over our communities.

Representative Paul Gosar: ICE just uncovered nearly 10K foreign students tied to suspicious or fake employers through the OPT program. Further proof OPT has become a magnet for fraud and a backdoor replacement for American workers. My legislation, HR 2315, rescinds OPT entirely. America First means American jobs first.

Representative Eli Crane: #AZ02 is one of the biggest districts in America.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: As I head back to Washington today to serving Arizona’s Sixth District never stops, here’s a look back at a successful, jam-packed week back home—featuring @SecVetAffairs and @DrOzCMS! #AZ06

Representative David Schweikert: Fraudsters are exploiting state Medicaid programs funded in large part by federal borrowing. Home health is supposed to serve the sickest Americans. Instead, it is being abused at the expense of the most vulnerable.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Forty years ago today, 𝘛𝘰𝘱 𝘎𝘶𝘯 soared into theaters and captured America’s heart. Audiences were instantly hooked by Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s high-flying antics in the iconic F-14 Tomcat. The film turned the Tomcat into a cultural legend and cemented its place in aviation history. To honor that legacy, Congressman Hamadeh’s Maverick Act will preserve three of these legendary aircraft for future generations and potentially return one to flight. With the Senate having already unanimously passed the companion bill, we’re pushing hard to make it law.

Representative Greg Stanton: People are exhausted by all the chaos, the corruption, and the costs that just keep climbing. Today, the @NewDemCoalition released our American Promise: a real plan to take on the issues Americans face and put the country on the right track.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: Over 1,000 girls should've been protected—but they were failed by adults, by institutions, and by their government. All this has been exacerbated by the most corrupt administration in American history carrying out the most egregious cover-up in American history. There are rich and powerful men out there who continue to live without consequences. With @OversightDems leading the fight, that day will end.

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Mark Kelly Urges Trump to Prioritize American Shipbuilding Ahead of China Summit— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Maricopa County Superintendent Demands Mandatory Reporting Compliance After Student-Teacher Misconduct Case— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— A scandal at a Phoenix-area high school is prompting Maricopa County's top education official to send a clear message...

Arizona DACA Recipients Face Uncertain Future Amid Renewal Delays— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is speaking out about a growing crisis affecting tens of thousands of immigrants...

Andy Biggs Pushes for Court-Appointed Federal Monitor Reforms— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is pushing for the House of Representatives to pass his...

Kari Lake Nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Voice of America Global Media Advisor Kari Lake has announced that she is being nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as...

Adelita Grijalva Fights Back After Historic Library Loses $650,000 Over Drag Events— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— A historic Arizona library just lost $650,000 in federal funding over two drag events, and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) is not letting...

Mark Kelly Urges Trump to Repeal Federal Gas Tax— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is urging President Donald Trump to suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax to offset rising oil prices...

Abe Hamadeh Renews Call for Senate to Pass SAVE America Act— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is once again demanding Senate Republicans pass the SAVE America Act as Democrats regroup in the face of the Supreme Court of Virginia declaring

Andy Biggs Celebrates ASU Softball's Stunning Championship Run— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Arizona State University capped an impressive Big 12 softball run by winning the conference tournament, and Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) praised the Sun Devils...

House Oversight Committee Demands FDA Accountability for $200M Illicit Vape Enforcement Funds— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres— The House Oversight Committee is pressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide a detailed accounting of the $200 million allocated to combat...

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

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Grayson Bakich

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: [email protected]

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