Two Democratic lawmakers react to President Trump’s State of the Union address
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) are sharing their reaction to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union…
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Sen. Mark Kelly to attend State of the Union address
“Two weeks ago, Donald Trump tried to have me arrested for something I said that he didn’t like, so I’m going to be in that room because he can’t…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva conducts oversight visit at detention center in Eloy
According to a press release, the visit was part of the Rep. Grijalva’s “ongoing oversight responsibilities to ensure transparency, accountability,…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego to host town hall in San Luis, Arizona
According to a press release, the “Town Hall on the Frontera,” taking place in San Luis Thursday at 4:15 p.m., is to focus on immigration and…
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Sen. Mark Kelly ‘seriously considers’ White House run in 2028
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said he’ll “seriously consider” running for president in 2028 as he battles the Trump Administration over a video where he…
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Karrin Taylor Robson announces suspension of campaign for Arizona governor
In a post to social media, Robson wrote, “This decision was not an easy one. I love Arizona deeply. It is the greatest state in our country, and I…
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Federal judge blocks Defense Secretary Hegseth from punishing Senator Kelly
The decision comes days after a grand jury declined to bring charges against Sen. Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers over a video urging service…
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Grand jury declines to indict Democrats asking troops to refuse illegal orders
According to a press release, this is in response to a federal grand jury declining to indict six Democrat lawmakers who posted a video urging U.S.…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva holds regular office hours in Yuma County
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is making a point to be a visible presence in Yuma County, holding regular office hours to ensure residents know help…
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Bill introduced to increase federal minimum wage to $20 an hour
The Give America a Raise Act would raise the minimum wage from $7.50 an hour to $20 an hour. If passed, the raise would take affect over three years,…
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived in Phoenix Tuesday, drawing both strong support and sharp criticism as she begins a visit focused on…
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Federal judge to hear Sen. Mark Kelly’s case against Pete Hegseth
Sen. Kelly is asking the court for a preliminary injunction blocking Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s move to cut his military retirement pay and…
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Mayors across the country on ICE protests, new ICE detention centers and more
Margaret Brennan interviewed a bipartisan panel of mayors from across the country, including Mesa, Arizona Mayor Mark Freeman, on Face the Nation…
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Warehouse bought by ICE in Arizona draws mixed reaction
A massive warehouse purchased by ICE in Surprise, Arizona is drawing a mix of concern and support from residents, advocates and lawmakers, as…
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Senator Gallego presses Department of Veterans Affairs on Yuma facility
During the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (VA) hearing Wednesday, Sen. Gallego pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs on care…
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Sen. Mark Kelly on DHS accountability and funding
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to talk about bringing accountability to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as…
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Sen. Mark Kelly hosts conversation on rising healthcare costs and affordability
According to a press release, this was in regards to hear how rising healthcare costs are affecting “household budgets, coverage decisions, and the…
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Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema heckled during public event in Utah
Two men, interrupting less than five minutes apart, yelled accusations tied to a lawsuit involving Sinema before being escorted…
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Former Arizona Senator Sinema faces lawsuit over alleged affair
Kyrsten Sinema has a civil lawsuit filed against her by a woman who alleges husband, Matthew Ammel, began an affair with the former senator in…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags at half-staff to honor Mark Brnovich
“I’m saddened by the passing of former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones during this difficult time,”…
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