DOJ indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro
Castro, Cuba’s defense minister at the time, is charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, murder and destruction of an aircraft.
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DOJ creates $1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies
It comes after court documents reveal President Trump is dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
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Voters cast primary ballots in six stage to determine who’ll be on November’s ballot
Voters cast primary ballots in six states Tuesday, setting the stage for November’s critical midterm elections.
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Brawley City Council to consider temporary moratorium on large-scale data centers
The Brawley City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. to debate a proposed one-year temporary moratorium on large-scale data centers and related municipal code amendments.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva calls for Tucson DACA recipient’s release
According to a press release, Rep. Grijalva visited an ICE holding facility in Tucson to meet with Karla Toledo, who was detained by ICE Monday despite being a DACA recipient.
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Sen. Ruben Gallego on how the WBD-Paramount merger will impact jobs in Arizona
In the letter, Sen. Gallego is asking the DOJ how the WBD-Paramount merger will impact job losses and workforce reductions in the state of Arizona.
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LIRR strike ends after MTA and unions reach new agreement
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) announced the agreement, bringing relief to the nearly 250,000 daily riders who depend on the nation’s largest commuter rail system.
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Arizona Senate President enters Arizona Attorney General race
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R) is running for Arizona attorney general, saying his experience in the Legislature has prepared him to take on the role.
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Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego call on FAA to finalize land release at Kingman Municipal Airport
In the letter, Sens. Kelly and Gallego called on FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford to “work with the City of Kingman to finalize a long-delayed land release at Kingman Municipal Airport,” unlocking approximately $250 million in investment and supporting economic development in northwest Arizona.
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on U.S.-China summit and Iran war
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the ongoing war with Iran.
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Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. on Taiwan seeking independence and weapon sales
Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s Representative to the U.S., spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about Taiwan seeking independence and weapons sales.
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U.S. trade representative on gas prices, trade with China and soybean trade
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about gas prices, trade with China and soybean trade.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses re-election bid as Louisiana Republican Senate race goes to run-offs
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and State Treasurer John Fleming (R) both defeated Sen. Cassidy, and will advance to that June 27 runoff.
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Santa Clara County officials denounce proposed detention center
With signs in hand, a spirited group of community activists and elected officials gather outside the Santa Clara County offices in San Jose to protest what they believe is a plan to build a new ICE detention facility near Gilroy.
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Yuma leaders blame Biggs, Schweikert for rising cost of living in press conference
Local leaders are speaking out against two U.S. congressman from Arizona, claiming their support for federal policies tied to the conflict in Iran is driving up gas prices and increasing costs for families across Yuma County.
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Rep. Ruiz calls for support for families of fallen officers
During National Police Week, Rep. Ruiz introduced a legislation to strengthen the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program.
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Calipatria City Council reverses decision, votes to keep City Manager Laura Gutierrez
Gutierrez’s job had been hanging in the balance since the council initially announced her termination on April 14.
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Calipatria seeks historic data center moratorium on heels of council recall notices
The Calipatria City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hold formal public hearings for a data center moratorium, positioning the city to potentially become the first jurisdiction in Imperial County to enact such a freeze.
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President Trump lands in China for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump landed in Beijing Wednesday morning, having last visited on office during his first term nearly a decade ago.
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Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s calls for second investigation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper Monday to respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s calls for a second investigation.
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