Ella Altman

Ella Altman is a Capitol Hill reporter for Cactus Politics specializing in national politics and energy. Originally from Los Angeles, she is currently pursuing her journalism degree at American University.

Arizona Democratic Lawmakers Urge Trump to Regulate AI

Arizona lawmakers are raising concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning that AI could eventually make decisions with…

6 days ago

Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized Outside Turning Point USA's Phoenix HQ

PHOENIX, AZ–Turning Point USA’s headquarters unveiled a bronze statue of popular conservative political activist and media personality, Charlie Kirk, memorializing…

1 week ago

Andy Biggs Supports ASU’s Proposal to Establish American Defense Center

WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) announced Wednesday his support for an Arizona State University Research Enterprise proposal to establish…

2 weeks ago

Border Patrol Aids in Locating Missing Hikers After Severe Flooding

Border Patrol search-and-rescue teams have joined a multi-agency operation at the Grand Canyon after severe flooding left several people missing…

2 weeks ago

Court Packing Amendment is Rebuffed in the House

The U.S. House of Representatives voted against a proposed constitutional amendment, brought to the floor by Arizona Congressman from the…

2 weeks ago

US House Passes Bill to Punish Universities That Boycott Israel

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, a legislative measure that penalized colleges…

3 weeks ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crime Leaves Two Dead in Tucson

Two men were shot and killed at a popular gay bar in Tucson, Arizona; it has officially been labeled a…

3 weeks ago

Senate President Warren Peterson calls out Kris Mayes Over Questionable Contract

Senate President Warren Peterson released a statement condemning Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (AG) over a  $250,000 taxpayer-funded contract awarded…

3 weeks ago

USDA Proposes Changes to Roadless Protections on Arizona National Forests

On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed rescinding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, opening more than 1.2…

3 weeks ago