South Carolina senator on Putin and Justice Department
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as the Justice Department.
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Special envoy to the Middle East on negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as with Gaza
Steve Witkoff, White House Special Envoy to the Middle East, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as talking about peace negotiations with Gaza.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio on unrest in the Red Sea, tariffs, and more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about unrest in the Red Sea, President Trump’s tariff plans, negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine and Mahmoud Khalil.
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NBC News releases first national poll since President Trump took office
The poll shows President Trump with a 47% approval rating, higher than when he first took office in 2017, but lower than past presidents at this point in the presidencies.
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Locals react to passing of Raúl Grijalva
Arizonans made statements following the passing of Democratic Representative Raúl Grijalva, who died at the age of 77.
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Representative Raúl Grijalva died Thursday morning.
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Arizona Attorney General sues Trump Administration over Department of Education layoffs
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing the Trump Administration following layoffs under the Department of Education.
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Locals react to Veteran Affairs contract cuts
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initially planned to cancel 875 contracts, but after significant pushback, that number was reduced to 585. Despite the adjustment, veterans in Yuma say these cuts still go too far.
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President Trump’s tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports takes effect
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect Wednesday.
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Planned Parenthood holds conference on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights rollback
According to the organization, the press conference was to “condemn the numerous anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ rights bills that have been advanced through both legislative chambers and are likely soon headed to final floor votes.”
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Calexico City Council aims to approve “no camping” law
A new ordinance in Calexico would get unsheltered people off the streets, but some locals disagree and don’t want it to be voted into law.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID programs canceled
In a social media post Monday, Secretary Rubio said after a six-week review, 5,200 contracts have been canceled, and the programs “did not serve, and in some cases, even harmed” the national interests of the United States.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly visits Ukraine
In a press release, Kelly “was briefed by U.S. embassy officials and Ukrainian military leaders, visited defense industry sites, heard from wounded service members, and met with the International Red Cross Committee.”
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Canadian ambassador to the U.S. on tariffs and trade negotiations
Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about President Donald Trump’s tariffs and ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Canada.
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Homeland Security secretary on tariffs, fentanyl, southern border, ICE and DHS leaks
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, fentanyl, the southern border, ICE and leaks at the Department of Homeland Security.
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President Trump exempts Mexico tariffs for another month
President Trump said an exemption will be made for goods from Mexico tied to the USMCA trade deal reached during his first term.
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Arizona judge blocks 15-week abortion ban
In a press release, the case “asserts that the ban is unconstitutional because it denies Arizonans’ access to abortion care in violation of the state’s 2024 constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right to abortion.”
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Local politicians react to President Trump addressing Congress
California Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz and Arizona State Representative Nick Kupper had opposing views on the president’s recent speech to Congress.
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Senate confirms Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
The U.S. Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education in 51-45 on Monday.
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Trump adminstration proceeds with tariffs for Canada and Mexico
The new tariffs went into effect Tuesday as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to use trade measures to halt the flow of fentanyl into America.
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