AZ Ranchers Get Lifeline from Congress

For cattle ranchers across Arizona, the federal government has not always felt like an ally, and Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ) wants to... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, he's pushing a $1.5 trillion military budget — a huge increase. Here's an idea: How about we cut that number and put money toward lowering bills for families and actually making people's lives better. That's what I'll be fighting for this week.

Representative Andy Biggs: Throughout my time in Congress, I've worked with Members of both parties to reform Section 702 of FISA. We may not agree on much, but we do agree on this very important constitutional protection: if you want to spy on American citizens, get a warrant.

Representative Paul Gosar: After months and months of grandstanding and delays caused by Democrats too willing to support criminals, House Republicans just passed a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years.

Representative Eli Crane: Democrats allowed millions of illegal aliens into our nation, fueling tragedies and rampant crime. Rather than course-correcting after this betrayal of the American people, they are now claiming the previous admin fixed the immigration system. Don't take my word for it:

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Senate Democrats, including Arizona's Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, chose politics over paychecks while Homeland Security personnel went without certainty and our national security hung in the balance. The Secure America Act delivers the vital funding @DHSgov needs through 2029. Next stop: the President’s desk!

Representative David Schweikert: Scam farms overseas are stealing billions by forcing people locked up by criminal organizations to target seniors and working families. We have the technology to stop these scams before the damage is done. Use it.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: HUGE WIN for our troops and election integrity! Congressman Hamadeh’s “Review of Secure and Timely Voting under UOCAVA” amendment just passed unanimously in @HASCRepublicans as part of the FY27 NDAA. UOCAVA was created to protect our deployed military heroes and their families, but for years, it's been vulnerable to abuse by non-military actors flooding the system with questionable ballots. The Congressman's amendment directs the Pentagon to crack down: tighten eligibility, verify residence, secure ballot tracking, and deploy cutting-edge cryptographic auditability. Easier, safer voting for our service members. Loopholes slammed shut, especially in swing states. Election security is national security.

Representative Greg Stanton: Families are paying more at the pump, more at the grocery store and more for health care. You'd think House Republicans would want to do something about it. Instead, their budget bill cuts a $38.5 billion blank check for Trump’s out-of-control ICE. I voted NO.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: This is a massive cover up. When Democrats are back in power, we need to bring back every witness to testify under oath in front of the American people.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: Well, Republicans finally did it. $70 BILLION for ICE/CPB and NOTHING for working people.

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres