2025 government shutdown

Arizona Republicans Celebrate End of Government Shutdown

The longest government shutdown in American history has come to an end after 43 days, and Arizona's Republicans, including Representatives…

5 days ago

Longest Shutdown in U.S. History Ends, Federal Workers Return to Work

After 43 days of the longest government shutdown in American history, federal workers are finally heading back to work. President…

5 days ago

Eli Crane Accuses Democrats of 'Lying So Much' About Shutdown

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) questioned why Democrats "lie so much" in an X post as the new continuing resolution (CR)…

1 week ago

Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva to Be Sworn In This Week

Following the Senate-passed funding bill to open the government, Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva…

1 week ago

Arizona Lawmakers Blast Senate Deal That Excludes ACA Subsidies, Government to Open — ‘A Joke’

After a long fight in resolving the government shutdown, the Senate passed the recent legislation Monday night that may reopen…

1 week ago

SNAKEBITE— 11.11.25— Hamadeh Commends Pardons— Obergefell v. Hodges Decision— Petersen on Offender Registry, Shutdown Ends, Much More...

Hamadeh Commends Pardons Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) commended President Donald Trump for pardoning 77 people in an alleged "fake electors"…

1 week ago

Arizona Representatives Divided as Senate Moves to End Government Shutdown

The Senate moved closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on Sunday night when lawmakers voted 60-40…

1 week ago

Greg Stanton Calls for Bipartisan Action as Shutdown Forces Flight Cuts

Congressman Greg Stanton is urging both political parties to end the government shutdown after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered…

2 weeks ago

SNAKEBITE— 11.7.25— Hamadeh on Thyroid Drug Controversy— Day 37 of Government Shutdown— Dorean Taylor, Mayes, Stanton, Much More...

Hamadeh on Thyroid Drug Controversy Congressman Abe Hamadeh is asking the Food and Drug Administration to halt its recent actions against certain thyroid medications…

2 weeks ago

Government Shutdown Reaches Day 37 as Negotiations Continue

The federal government shutdown has entered its 37th day as Senate leaders work to find a resolution, though significant disagreements…

2 weeks ago

Greg Stanton Accuses Trump of Defying Court Orders on SNAP Benefits

Representative Greg Stanton accused President Donald Trump of defying court orders regarding SNAP food assistance payments this week, calling his…

2 weeks ago

Eli Crane Condemns Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego for Voting No on Continuing Resolution

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) condemned Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) for voting against the continuing resolution (CR)…

2 weeks ago

Adelita Grijalva Speaks Out as Delay in Swearing-In Breaks Record, Hitting 41 Days

It has been 41 days since Adelita Grijalva won her special election, but she still hasn’t been sworn in. The…

2 weeks ago

Andy Biggs Accuses Democrats of 'Political Games' During Shutdown

Representative Andy Biggs criticized Democrats and called on the state's two senators to help end the government shutdown, which entered…

2 weeks ago

Court Sides with Kris Mayes in Fight Over Frozen SNAP Payments

Attorney General Kris Mayes won a legal victory to protect Arizonans after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would…

2 weeks ago

Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Emergency Food Aid as Washington Withholds Benefits

Governor Katie Hobbs announced Wednesday that Arizona will use $1.8 million in emergency funds to help families struggling with food…

3 weeks ago

Government Shutdown Reaches Day 30 as Eli Crane Blasts Democratic Votes

Representative Eli Crane took to social media this week to call out Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego for their…

3 weeks ago

Walt Blackman ​​Pushes for Emergency Action as Food Assistance Programs Face Shutdown

As a federal government shutdown threatens food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Arizona families, Representative Walt Blackman is demanding…

3 weeks ago