arizona politics

Mark Kelly, Kari Lake Disagree on Leticia James Indictment

Senator Mark Kelly and director of Voice of America Kari Lake offered contrasting views on the federal indictment of New…

2 months ago

Speaker Johnson Emphasizes Government Shutdown in Delaying Grijalva's Oath

House Speaker Mike Johnson explained why newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva has not yet been sworn into office in an…

2 months ago

Trump’s Peace Plan Receives Bipartisan Praise

President Donald Trump announced this week that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan.…

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Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Reelection Campaign

Governor Katie Hobbs officially announced this week that she's running for a second term in 2026, setting up what promises…

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‘Arctic Frost’ Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation…

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SNAKEBITE— 10.7.25— Schweikert on Shutdown— Grijalva Waiting for Swearing-In— Gallego & Kelly, Petersen, Medicaid Chief, Much More...

Schweikert on Shutdown Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) expressed concern over the ongoing government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with…

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Adelita Grijalva Left Waiting as Speaker Delays Swearing-In

The newest member of Congress, Adelita Grijalva, traveled to Washington this past week ready to start her job. She's still…

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Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly Receive GOP Letter to Reopen Government

Arizona's Republican congressional delegation is intensifying pressure on the state's 2 U.S. senators to support a funding bill that would…

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Warren Petersen Urges Federal Action on Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown enters its 6th day, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen spoke with KTAR News about the…

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Crane Doesn't Want Paycheck During Government Shutdown

As the federal government enters its second day of shutdown, Arizona Republican Representative Eli Crane is taking a stand that's…

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Court Ruling No Longer Requires Surgery for Changing Gender on Birth Certificates

A federal court in Tucson has ruled that Arizona can no longer require transgender individuals to undergo surgery to change…

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SNAKEBITE— 10.3.25— Biggs on Shutdown Layoffs— No Work, No Pay— AZ Schools Suicide Prevention, ICE at Super Bowl, Shutdown Length, Much More...

Biggs on Shutdown Layoffs Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) discussed the potential for thousands of federal workers to be fired during…

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How Long Will the Government Shutdown Last?

The federal government has entered a shutdown, affecting hundreds of thousands of workers nationwide and raising questions about the duration…

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SNAKEBITE— 10.2.25— Congressional Wages During Shutdown— Robson Welcomes Schweikert's Challenge— Mayes, Planned Parenthood, AZ Laws, Much More...

Congressional Wages During Shutdown Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) are the latest Republicans to refuse their Congressional…

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Karrin Taylor Robson Welcomes David Schweikert's Gubernatorial Bid

Karrin Taylor Robson issued a statement this week welcoming U.S. Rep. David Schweikert to the Republican primary for Arizona governor,…

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SNAKEBITE— 10.1.25— AZ Healthcare Changes— Schweikert for Governor— Shutdown Imminent?— Nguyen, Robson, Trump at Quantico, Much More...

AZ Healthcare Changes State Senator Janae Shamp (R-29) and State Representative Julie Willoughby (R-13) are demanding the renegotiation of new…

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David Schweikert Jumps Into Arizona Governor's Race

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert announced his candidacy for Arizona governor this week, stating that he has given up on fixing…

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SNAKEBITE— 9.30.25— Schweikert's Regulation Bill— Gallego Defends Bad Bunny— Ag-to-Urban, Michigan Church Attack, Biggs, Gila Floods, Much More...

Schweikert's Regulation Bill Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to automatically cut outdated rules and regulations. Specifically, Rep. Schweikert's…

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