Arizona State professor, tech expert talk 'free speech' aspect of Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter

Elon Musk says he’s promising a more lenient touch to moderating content on Twitter, but the decision is gaining mixed reactions as some users have vowed to delete their accounts once the deal is finalized.

Donald Trump found in civil contempt of court

A judge has found Donald Trump in contempt of court and is fining him $10,000 per day in a dispute over a subpoena issued by the New York Attorney General.

What's next now that Twitter has accepted Elon Musk's $44 billion bid?

Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s roughly $44 billion takeover bid brings the billionaire Tesla CEO one step closer to owning the social media platform.

Trump will not return to Twitter even as Elon Musk purchases platform, will begin using his own TRUTH Social

Former President Trump will not return to Twitter, even as Elon Musk purchases the social media company and reinstates his account, instead using his own TRUTH Social as the sole platform for his voice.

Biden visits Seattle on Earth Day: President signs order to protect old-growth forests from fire

President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.

Mark Meadows, former WH chief of staff, was warned of possible 1/6 violence: official

Mark Meadows, who served as White House chief of staff under former President Donald Trump, was advised of reports showing possible violence on Jan. 6, according to transcripts.

Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire

Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.

Kevin McCarthy audio: House GOP leader said he would urge Trump to resign

Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.

Arizona attorney general sues secretary of state in dispute over election procedures

The lawsuit from Mack Brnovich seeks an order compelling Katie Hobbs to provide a manual that gives county election officials clear guidance on how to run elections.

Audio: McCarthy said he would urge Trump to resign

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted by The New York Times and aired on Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show.

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates massive income tax cuts

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the state’s voters do not have the right to reject a massive income tax cut approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov, Doug Ducey.

Arizona House speaker gets JFK Profile in Courage award

Arizona's Republican House speaker was named one of five recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award for his refusal to consider overturning the 2020 election results despite massive pressure from former President Donald Trump and his supporters.

Armenian History Month: What has changed since President Biden recognized the genocide?

It's been exactly a year since the genocide was recognized by the United States. Many people called it a huge milestone, but they say a lot of work still needs to be done but Biden's recognition was a huge step forward.

Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion

The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.

Elon Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.

Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024

Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.

Cash-flush Arizona lawmakers seek options to budget impasse

Arizona is flush with cash but lawmakers are weeks into an impasse over the coming year’s state budget and now looking at unusual solutions to try to break the logjam.

Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure projects

New guidance by the Biden administration will require material for projects like bridges, highways and broadband internet funded by last year's infrastructure package be produced in the U.S.