National News
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Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
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Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House says release is a Democratic smear
The sex-offending financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to communications released Wednesday, but the White House quickly accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport sees flight reductions amid government shutdown
Amid the government shutdown, the FAA is reducing flight capacity at 40 major airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, to maintain safety.
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Nearly 1 million Arizonans face food insecurity without SNAP payments
SNAP benefits still have not been distributed, even though the Trump administration agreed to partially fund the program by court order.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year—and what you can do about it
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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‘Better than starving’: SNAP recipients to get half ration in November
The Trump administration said it will provide only enough funds to cover half of the nation’s usual monthly SNAP payments—and that much only because a court ordered it to do so.
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A tougher US citizenship test is now rolling out. Here’s how AZ groups are helping
A tougher version of the US citizenship test has officially taken effect, adding new hurdles for immigrants. Here’s how Arizona organizations are stepping in to help.
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House Speaker says Adelita Grijalva fine without oath, but she’s hamstrung
House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted that Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva already has all the access of any House member—but she can’t yet vote on the floor or file a bill.
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The 15 coolest cars I saw at Barrett-Jackson 2025
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale now includes a fall auction full of amazing cars, from classics to collectors and novelties. Here are the 15 coolest cars from the 2025 fall show.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
