National News
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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FEMA disbands youth council, but students say their climate advocacy won’t stop
An Arizona teen earned a spot on FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council to fight for climate action. Now, he’s watching the program get dismantled.
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Tribal colleges and universities under threat of federal cuts
Federal funding cuts could put tribal colleges and universities like Tohono O’odham Community College in southern Arizona at risk of closing.
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She voted for Trump in 2016. Now, his threat of hospital closures puts her & her grandkids at risk
Kim Jones lives in Globe, and her local hospital is one of five rural hospitals at risk of closure because of Trump and congressional Republicans.
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Arizona clergy split on political activity from the pulpit, despite IRS ending 70-year ban
Although the Trump administration recently lifted a 70-year-old ban on political activity by tax-exempt religious groups, some remain cautious and will continue to avoid endorsements and other overt politicking.
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In Iowa, Gallego will target GOP tax cut supporters and feed presidential speculation
Sen. Ruben Gallego will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa—a sign the Arizona Democrat may be eyeing a presidential run.
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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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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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Cuts in federal funding could slow efforts to end HIV in Arizona
Ending the spread of HIV in Arizona may become more difficult if federal funding is cut or eliminated.
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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.
