John Canaris runs for Calexico City Council
A candidate running for Calexico City Council said the city needs to be doing more to combat pollution and address environmental issues.
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Arizona attorney general calls for statewide pause on data centers
In a press release, the pause is said to be “necessary amid rising energy bills and after the Department of Interior cut Arizona’s Colorado River water supplies by almost 30%.”
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Michigan congressman on ongoing war with Iran, U.S.-Canada trade war and data centers
Rep. John James (R-Mich.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing war with Iran, U.S.-Canada tariff war and data centers.
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Connecticut senator on ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, ICE arrests and Meta settlement
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, ICE arrests in Connecticut and Meta settling the social media addiction lawsuit against them.
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Federal officials announce nationwide crackdown on fraud in the trucking industry
Federal officials announced a nationwide crackdown on fraud in the nation’s trucking industry based on English proficiency with drivers.
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes overnight for the first time in weeks, threatening to push what had become an economic war back into full combat.
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Karoline Leavitt says Thursday was final day as White House Press Secretary
Leavitt has served in the role since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January of last year. At age 29, she was the youngest-ever Press Secretary.
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U.S. and Mexico trade talks continue
The United States has declined to renew USMCA for an additional 16 years during its mandatory six-year joint review.
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Yuma County Republican Party to host VIP dinner
The event is on Monday, September 7, at the Elks Lodge in Yuma from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scott Jennings, a senior political commentator for CNN, will serve as the keynote speaker.
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Recap of CD7 debate between Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez Sr.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) debated on a variety of topics, including access to healthcare, the economy and immigration.
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President Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
Trump’s renaming action comes amid renewed bad blood between the U.S. and Canada over trade matters.
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Reaction to Meta settling social media addiction lawsuit against them
Major changes coming for teens logging in online Thursday morning after Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, agreed to settle a social media addiction lawsuit.
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Iowa and Montana attorneys general ask SCOTUS to block Paramount-WBD antitrust lawsuit
In a court document filed Tuesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Montana Attorney Austin Knudsen is asking SCOTUS to stop the antitrust lawsuit, claiming it’s a “politicized enforcement action.”
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Arizona Farm Bureau endorses Andy Biggs and Sine Kerr
AZFB has endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) for Governor and former State Sen. Sine Kerr (R-District 25) as Lt. Governor.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez participate in CD7 debate
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is facing off against Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) in the debate, with both candidates sharing why they’re the best choice for Arizona.
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Darline Graham projected as winner of South Carolina Senate runoff election
The Senate race in South Carolina is now set as CBS News projects Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), has defeated Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) to replace her brother as the Republican nominee for Senate.
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El Centro hosts virtual forum to detail proposed Measure T sales tax increase
If approved by voters, the measure would increase El Centro’s total transactions and use tax rate from 8.25% to 8.75%, generating an estimated $8.4 million annually in locally controlled revenue for the city’s General Fund.
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State Rep. Michael Carbone attends Yuma County Republican Party’s monthly meeting
The meeting is taking place Tuesday, August 25, at the Yuma Community Food Bank from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Tuesday marks eight years since Sen. John McCain’s passing
On Aug. 25, 2018, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), whose 35-year political career took him to the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, died at the age of 81.
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Trump Administration preparing to revoke 200,000 business and tourism visas
The Trump Administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
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