House Republicans Quash Effort to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth— Associated Press—
Will Shah and Mendoza Vote for Jeffries as House Majority Leader?— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— A week after Democrats retook the House and Senate in a substantial midterm election, intrigue about Democratic leadership is already swirling. Will the newly elected Dr. Amish Shah (D-AZ) and JoAnna Mendoza (D-AZ) vote for...
Eli Crane Wins Reelection by a Single Point— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Arizona's 2nd Congressional District results have finally been settled, and incumbent Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) won his reelection campaign by...
Abe Hamadeh Says Senate Republicans 'Squandered' 2024 Mandate After Blue Wave— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) echoed President Donald Trump's comments on social media about Republicans' devastating losses in the 2026 midterms, saying the Senate GOP "squandered" the mandate voters gave them in...
Andy Biggs Continues Pushing for CSAFE Act After Oregon Sex Offender Arrested for Exploiting Arizona Teenager— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is continuing to push for the passage of his bipartisan Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment (CSAFE) Act on social media after another case of a predator being arrested for...
Abe Hamadeh Narrowly Survives Blue Onslaught in CD8— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has been confirmed as the winner of Arizona's 8th Congressional District race, leaving him the only other Republican incumbent in the Grand Canyon State to...
Rubio Says Trump's War Against Iran Not 'Necessarily Popular' But Needed to Stop a Nuclear Threat— Associated Press— HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from...
Republican Mark Lamb Wins CD5 Race— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb (R) has been confirmed as the winner of the Arizona 5th Congressional District race, making him one of the few Arizona Republicans who...
Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Ousts Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass— Associated Press— LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will...
Paul Gosar Condemns John Thune, Says Thune 'Owns' Republican Midterm Wipeout— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ), one of the few Republicans left standing in Arizona after Tuesday's blue wave, condemned Senate Majority Leader John Thune's (R-SD) social media post about the loss, saying...
Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly Spearhead Opposition to 'Unconstitutional' Proposed Census Change— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to the U.S. Census Bureau opposing a proposed rule change that they argue is...
Abe Hamadeh Applauds Move to Focus on Trade with Israel Instead of Aid— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) applauded the Trump Administration's recent announcement that the United States would shift its relationship with Israel to a more trade-focused approach rather than...
The Blue Wave Comes to Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— The results are in, and Arizona's delegation in the House of Representatives is now bluer after the midterm elections.
Amish Shah Most Likely Winner in 1st Congressional District— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Dr. Amish Shah (D) will represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District in January, defeating former NFL player Jay Feely. The current tally, with over 95% of votes counted, puts Shah at...
Kris Mayes Retains Control of Attorney General Seat— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Incumbent Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes will serve another term, defeating State Senate President Warren Petersen (R-14). The final tabulation puts AG Mayes at...
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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press The process of impeachment often arises in discussions around congressional…
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday…
A week after Democrats retook the House and Senate in a substantial midterm election, intrigue…
Arizona's 2nd Congressional District results have finally been settled, and incumbent Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ)…
Hamadeh Says Senate GOP 'Squandered' Majority Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) echoed President Donald Trump's comments…
Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) echoed President Donald Trump's comments on social media about Republicans' devastating…