Politics
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OPINION: Arizona and America: A tale of two budgets
In the past few weeks, both federal and state legislators have crafted and connived government budgets: critical pieces of legislation that fund essential services and determine how your taxpayer dollars are put to use. To us, budgets are moral documents, reflecting the values of those who pass it in a time of moral urgency. That’s…
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Longtime lawmaker shapes the debate as Arizona grapples with dwindling water supplies
Republican Rep. Gail Griffin has drawn the ire of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who considered her the barrier to water legislation that stalled this year despite having others at the negotiating table.
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A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
An emergency declaration by President Trump has thrust the military into a central role in deterring migrant crossings between US ports of entry.
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ICE blocks Rep. Ansari from visiting sick detainees
Ansari sought to meet with three detainees suffering from serious medical ailments after hearing concerning stories from their families. ICE initially approved her visit before ultimately blocking her from conducting it.
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Mayes’s court record against Trump includes setback on birthright citizenship, partial win on school funds
Since Trump returned to office in January, Mayes has positioned Arizona on the legal frontlines of the resistance, filing lawsuits against his administration about once a week on average.
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Native groups denounce Trump over threat to block Commanders stadium unless team reverts name
Native American groups have hit back at President Trump’s threat to block a new stadium for the Washington Commanders if the team does not bring back its former name.
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The broken American Dream shines a light on a new path to Mexico
Surviving in America means enduring a chaotic world filled with soaring housing and health care costs, a tanking educational system, devastating gun violence, and surging racism. From writers to athletes, a shared desire to honor family history and reclaim agency is guiding this dual-citizenship movement.
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Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide.
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US Reps. Ciscomani, Schweikert face well-funded Democrats in 2026 midterms
The Cook Political Report rates the Schweikert and Ciscomani 2026 midterm races as toss-ups.
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Historic tax cuts in Trump’s bill have wide gap between winners and big winners
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill includes the largest tax cuts in US history. Whether it’s actually “beautiful” is in the eye of the beholder.
