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Arizona official seeks probe after voter data posted online

September 16, 2021 3:34 PM The Associated Press, Cole Johnson

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer is asking Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate after voter registration records…

January 6 vs. September 18: How law enforcement hopes to prevent another riot

September 17, 2021 4:10 AM CNN

A new fence, an information-sharing alert and ramped-up airport security are just a few of the ways law enforcement is preparing to prevent another…

Biden signs executive order authorizing new Ethiopia sanctions amid reports of atrocities

September 17, 2021 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, Nima Elbagir and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden signed a new executive order Friday authorizing broad sanctions against…

Recall election cost California millions of dollars

September 16, 2021 2:00 PM Vince Ybarra

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KECY, KYMA) – Almost $300 million was spent on the recall election, according to the state finance department.…

Bloomberg-linked gun-control group plans $1.8 million campaign to elect Terry McAuliffe and Democrats in Virginia

September 16, 2021 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN A gun-control group that helped turn Virginia blue two years ago plans to spend more than $1.8 million in a bid to shape…

Federal judge to wait at least two weeks before ruling on DOJ’s emergency request to block Texas abortion law

September 16, 2021 4:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A federal judge on Wednesday set a hearing date for October 1 to consider a request from the Justice…

State reprimands LA judge over online postings

September 14, 2021 4:52 PM The Associated Press

A state watchdog agency has reprimanded a Los Angeles County judge for making online postings that appeared to support positions on gun control,…

Arizona redistricting panel OK’s grid map

September 14, 2021 4:44 PM The Associated Press

The Arizona commission charged with redrawing maps for congressional and legislative districts every decade has approved its basic starting-point…

Arizona AG files lawsuit against Biden’s vaccine mandate

September 14, 2021 3:36 PM The Associated Press

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed the first lawsuit to block President Joe Biden’s new vaccine requirements that could affect 100…

Fate of California Gov. Gavin Newsom hangs on recall vote

September 14, 2021 11:28 AM The Associated Press

The recall election that could remove California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming to an end.…

Obamas, Bushes and Clintons teaming up in effort to aid Afghan refugees

September 14, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN The Presidents’ club is teaming up to aid in a massive, bipartisan effort to welcome and support Afghan refugees that is…

Rep. Grijalva backs bill that invests in America’s families

September 13, 2021 6:55 PM Cody Lee

U.S. Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) held a press conference Monday to discuss how the House plans to lower the cost of child care and higher…

Senate far from reaching a deal on Biden’s economic package

September 13, 2021 6:23 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats returned to Washington on Monday suggesting they were far away from reaching a deal on a $3.5 trillion economic package, raising…

Biden points to wildfires to push for big rebuild

September 13, 2021 5:04 PM The Associated Press

President Joe Biden is pointing to wildfires burning through the West to argue for his $3.5 trillion rebuilding…

Biden comes to California to help Newsom in recall

September 13, 2021 4:42 PM The Associated Press

President Joe Biden is providing last-minute help to California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election that could remove the first-term Democratic…

More than half of Americans support vaccine mandates for workplaces, classrooms and sporting events

September 13, 2021 5:16 AM CNN

Americans have grown more supportive of coronavirus vaccine mandates for workers, students, and in everyday public life, according to a new CNN poll…

Joshua Pembleton announces candidacy for District 3

September 11, 2021 2:21 PM Luis Lopez, April Hettinger

Joshua Pembleton, a former Green Beret and current worker at MCAS, announced Sunday at Sprague’s Sports he will be running for Arizona’s 3rd…

Republicans stand with Governor Ducey in opposing Biden’s vaccination mandates

September 10, 2021 4:58 PM Marcos Icahuate

President Biden recently announced plans for a new vaccination mandate and a statement was released today from Senate President Karen Fann and House…

Arizona legislator abruptly announces resignation

September 9, 2021 11:30 AM The Associated Press

Arizona Rep. Bret Roberts has announced he’s resigning from the Legislature. The Republican from Maricopa said he was leaving effective Sept. 30 for…

Biden announces new vaccine mandates that could cover 100 million Americans

September 9, 2021 6:01 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Thursday imposed stringent new vaccine rules on federal workers, large employers and health care staff in a sweeping attempt…