Arizona GOP pushes criminal charges for election violations

Democrats and voting rights advocates said the threat of criminal penalties will create a chilling effect on election workers and voters.

Grand jury convenes in Trump organization criminal probe to review evidence

A grand jury overseeing the criminal probe into former President Donald Trump and his organization has convened, allowing for the panel to consider the evidence brought forth during the trial and possibly settling on an indictment.

George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death

The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.

Homicides spike in major U.S. cities as efforts to pass police reform bill have stalled

President Biden meets with the family of George Floyd one year after Floyd's death at the hands of a police officer. As FOX's Doug Luzader reports, it comes as Congress is still trying to pass a reform bill as crime rates are skyrocketing.

$12.8 billion Arizona budget that slashes taxes introduced

Some Arizona Republicans expressed concerns about various components of the budget and all Democrats were solidly opposed to the $1.5 billion per year income tax cut.

Feds OK new Arizona tribal casino and sports betting deal

The tribes fiercely protected their exclusive right to most gambling in Arizona under the gaming compact approved by the state’s voters in 2002 and will continue to get that protection under the new deal.

Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather

President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.

Arizona governor signs bill allowing to-go cocktails

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill allowing liquor stores and other restaurants to sell cocktails to-go. It also allows for delivery.

Biden to host George Floyd’s family at White House on Tuesday

President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.

Biden, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet on North Korean diplomacy

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.

Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer

The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.

DHS ends contracts with 2 immigration jails accused of mistreating inmates

The Biden administration will stop using immigration detention facilities in Massachusetts and Georgia that are the subject of abuse allegations.

House approves $1.9B to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot

The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.

New law signed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey bans parking that even partially blocks sidewalk

A new law signed by Governor Doug Ducey will make it a crime to park a vehicle that blocks a big enough part of a sidewalk to prevent someone using a wheelchair from passing.

Gov. Ducey signs bill legalizing drug-testing strips

The measure was overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature and will allow drug users to buy the strips to check whether drugs are laced with fentanyl.

LA County says Vanessa Bryant went on 'fishing expedition' by revealing deputies' names, TMZ reports

Los Angeles County is accusing Vanessa Bryant of putting law enforcement officers at risk after the widow revealed the names of the deputies who took and shared photos of the deadly helicopter crash.