What the past year under Trump has been like for our readers
Here's what our newsletter readers said the past year under President Trump has been like for them.
Jan
2026
27
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Jan
2026
21
What 3 Arizonans say about the first year of the new Trump era
It's been a year since President Trump's second inauguration. Here's how his leadership has impacted these three Arizonans' lives.
Dec
2025
12
2026 national park passes have a new design: Trump’s face, not a park photo
Some of the National Park Service's 2026 annual pass designs bear President Trump's face, but a Tucson environmental group is suing to stop it.
Oct
2025
15
More ‘No Kings’ protests planned in Arizona. What to know
Protesters have planned No Kings rallies across Arizona and nationwide as President Trump continues to "escalate his violent authoritarian attacks on our freedoms," event organizers said.
Jun
2025
6
OPINION: Trump wants to terminate AmeriCorps. The country needs it more than ever
Nearly 400 Arizonans working to support their communities were placed on leave from AmeriCorps programs, and Democrat state officials are fighting back.
Mar
2025
5
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
“What’s going to happen is VA’s not going to perform as well for veterans, and veterans are going to get harmed,” said Michael Missal, who was the VA's inspector general for nine years until he was fired last month by Donald Trump.
Feb
2025
6
What is the 50501 movement? An explainer on the protests against Trump, Project 2025, and Elon Musk
50501 stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Websites and social media accounts issued calls for action, with messages such as “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”
Jan
2025
30
Facing first tragedy of his presidency, Trump blames DEI, Obama for plane crash
Sixty-seven people are presumed to be dead after a passenger plane collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair while approaching Reagan National Airport. Rather than provide measured leadership, Trump blamed DEI and Democrats for the deadly accident.
Jan
2025
20
Trump takes on the US Constitution with day one executive orders
Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, doubled down on fossil fuels that drive pollution, and targeted transgender Americans.
Jan
2025
17
Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
