Kremlin says Brittney Griner swap must be discussed without publicity

Asked at the White House Friday about the prospects of securing Brittney Griner’s release, President Joe Biden said: “I’m hopeful ... We’re working hard.”

Elon Musk responds: Countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud

Elon Musk alleges that Twitter committed fraud and breach of contract. The billionaire offered to buy the social media company, then tried to back out by claiming Twitter was infested with “spam bots” and fake accounts.

Sinema agrees to 'move forward' with social spending and tax bill after Dems make changes

"We have agreed to remove the carried interest tax provision, protect advanced manufacturing, and boost our clean energy economy in the Senate's budget reconciliation legislation," Sinema, D-Ariz., said. "Subject to the Parliamentarian's review, I'll move forward."

What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?

With her court case concluded and her 9-year-prison sentence pronounced, a prisoner swap deal between the U.S. and Russia is Brittney Griner's best chance of being freed early. Here's a look at what's at stake.

2022 Elections: Lake, Hobbs to battle for Arizona governorship in November

After days of vote counting, the AP is projecting that former television news anchor Kari Lake will win the Republican Party nomination for governor, setting the stage for a battle between her and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to succeed Doug Ducey as Arizona's next governor.

Dick Cheney calls Trump a 'coward' in ad for daughter Liz

"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."

Jan. 6 panel asks for Alex Jones' texts

An attorney representing two parents who sued conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre says the U.S. House Jan. 6 committee has requested two years' worth of records from Jones' phone.

Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion

One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.

Brittney Griner: WNBA star back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.

Arizona 2022 elections: The state's most contested congressional primaries

Flipping just one Arizona district in November could help Republicans in Congress retake the U.S. House majority and push forward on priorities that include tougher security at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Dead voter claims in Arizona's 2020 election called 'absurd' following investigation

Of 282 claims of dead voters in the Arizona 2020 election audit by Cyber Ninjas, Attorney General Mark Brnovich says only one claim was found to be true. He calls the claims absurd as some of the names and birthdays didn't match the people who were claimed to be dead.

US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri

President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Gun-toting Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt gets 87 months in prison

A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet, and body armor was sentenced on Monday to 87 months — more than seven years — in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.

'Homework' clause removed from Kyler Murray's contract, D-backs trade David Peralta: top sports stories

The Arizona Cardinals removed a controversial addendum from Kyler Murray's new contract that required the quarterback to complete at least four hours of “independent study" and the Arizona Diamondbacks traded a fan favorite who spent nearly a decade with the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from July 51-31.

Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row

He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.