Paul Gosar

Rep. Andy Biggs denies allegations that he helped organize Capitol insurrection

Rep. Andy Biggs denied any part in organizing the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol that left five people dead, saying the allegations against him are an "assault on my reputation."

January 25

State Democratic lawmakers asking for probe into alleged roles of Reps. Biggs and Gosar in deadly DC riot

In a letter to the FBI and the Department of Justice, Democrats in Arizona say there are claims that Congressmen Biggs and Gosar worked to organize the rally at the U.S. Capitol that led to a deadly riot.

January 13

Chaos at the Capitol: Arizona officials react to D.C. riot over counting of electoral votes

Amid violent rioting at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. as Electoral College votes are being counted, Arizona politicians are reacting to the latest developments.

January 7

Senate votes by wide margins to defeat challenge to Arizona's electoral vote tally

The objection was made by Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar and was signed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Both are Republicans. The two chambers now have two hours to debate the challenge.

January 6

Rep. Paul Gosar: DC riot had 'hallmarks of Antifa provocation'

As the nation deals with the aftermath of a riot in Washington D.C. by supporters of President Trump over baseless accusations of electoral fraud in the November presidential election, one Arizona congressman appears to be blaming Antifa supporters for the riot.

January 6

McConnell scolds GOP electoral vote objectors, says overturning results would ‘damage our republic forever’

Moments after the Senate retired to its chamber, McConnell said overruling the presidential election would “damage our republic forever.”

January 6

In letter to Congress, Pence says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes

In a letter to Congress, Vice President Mike Pence said he does not believe he has the "unilateral authority" to decide which electoral votes should be counted.

January 6

Live: Maricopa County vote counting continues for 2020 Election

As the early ballot tabulation continues, the Maricopa County Elections Department provides the public with access to the elections process by offering live video feeds.

November 5, 2020

President Trump visits Yuma during tour of 2020 election battleground states

Trump is on a tour of battleground states during this week's Democratic National Convention. After visiting the border wall, Trump will deliver remarks on what the White House says is "Joe Biden's failures on immigration and border security."

August 18, 2020

Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar self-quarantines after coming in contact with coronavirus patient

The coronavirus is impacting members of Congress. Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar says he will be self-quarantining following coming in contact with a coronavirus patient "for an extended period of time" at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C.

March 9, 2020

More Arizona counties approve 'sanctuary' resolutions on gun rights

Two more rural Arizona counties have declared themselves to be “Second Amendment sanctuary counties,” taking stances in favor of gun rights even as some supporters of the measures acknowledge they'll have no or little real legal effect.

February 10, 2020

Immigrants embrace activism awaiting word on DACA's future

DACA recipients are assuming prominent roles in the 2020 elections. They are becoming leaders in the Democratic presidential campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Tom Steyer and get-out-the vote groups in immigrant communities, using their shared language and culture to build trust.

February 7, 2020

House ethics panel warns lawmakers to not share fake images

The House Ethics Committee is warning lawmakers not to share doctored images or videos that could "erode public trust, effect public discourse, or sway an election," guidance that comes during a proliferation of online misinformation in the run-up to the 2020 elections.

January 29, 2020