Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly apologizes for offensive joke
“I think the word hasn’t gotten out how bad it is for him,” Kelly said. “You know, it’s gotten so bad that we recently had to release him back into the wild. He’s like halfway between an orangutan and a howler monkey. We’ve even changed his name to Rodrigo. He lives in the woods.”
“I think the word hasn’t gotten out how bad it is for him,” Kelly said. “You know, it’s gotten so bad that we recently had to release him back into the wild. He’s like halfway between an orangutan and a howler monkey. We’ve even changed his name to Rodrigo. He lives in the woods.”
Zuckerberg rejects claim that Facebook is 'right-wing echo chamber'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a tense clash with Axios editor-in-chief Mike Allen over the suggestion that Facebook is a "right-wing echo chamber."
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a tense clash with Axios editor-in-chief Mike Allen over the suggestion that Facebook is a "right-wing echo chamber."
Arizona Gov. Ducey discusses suicide prevention, provides updates on COVID-19
The briefing, which began Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., discussed support for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. Gov. Ducey also briefed the media on the latest efforts to reduce the spread of the pandemic in Arizona.
The briefing, which began Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., discussed support for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. Gov. Ducey also briefed the media on the latest efforts to reduce the spread of the pandemic in Arizona.
Federal judges block Trump order to exclude undocumented immigrants from Census count
Federal judges have blocked an order from President Donald Trump that tried to exclude people in the country illegally from the process of redrawing congressional districts.
Federal judges have blocked an order from President Donald Trump that tried to exclude people in the country illegally from the process of redrawing congressional districts.
Biden-Harris campaign seeks to win over Animal Crossing island voters
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris see a potential target market in the popular Nintendo game, which had sold more than 22.4 million copies as of August.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris see a potential target market in the popular Nintendo game, which had sold more than 22.4 million copies as of August.
US grant to pay for bridge over Tonto Creek where 3 children died
Siblings Willa Rawlings, 6, and Colby Rawlings, 5, and cousin Austin Rawlings, 5, died while trying to cross the creek about 75 miles northeast of Phoenix. Willa and Colby’s parents, Daniel and Lacey Rawlings, and four other children were rescued.
Siblings Willa Rawlings, 6, and Colby Rawlings, 5, and cousin Austin Rawlings, 5, died while trying to cross the creek about 75 miles northeast of Phoenix. Willa and Colby’s parents, Daniel and Lacey Rawlings, and four other children were rescued.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
Oakland joins cities to demand Trump records on deploying federal agents to protests
The coalition is requesting records created after the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
The coalition is requesting records created after the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
Political science professor talks impact of Woodward book on 2020 election
Brian Smith believes that although this book reveals Trump told one person one thing and then turned around and told the American people another about how dangerous this virus is, this information will not be a make or break for the president in this election.
Brian Smith believes that although this book reveals Trump told one person one thing and then turned around and told the American people another about how dangerous this virus is, this information will not be a make or break for the president in this election.
Trump releases list of 20 possible Supreme Court picks, including Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
The release is aimed at replicating a strategy Trump used during his 2016 campaign, when he released a similar list of could-be judges in a bid to win over conservative and evangelical voters.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Delaware women accused of stealing MAGA hat indicted on robbery, hate crime charges
Olivia Winslow and Camryn Amy, both 21, were indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree assault, attempted third-degree assault, offensive touching and felony hate crimes, Delaware Online reported.
Olivia Winslow and Camryn Amy, both 21, were indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree assault, attempted third-degree assault, offensive touching and felony hate crimes, Delaware Online reported.
South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair after White House stages RNC events
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last month’s Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess.
President Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Just weeks after helping to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report
"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.
"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.
Justice Department seeks to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation lawsuit
The DoJ lawyers argue that Trump was “acting within the scope of his office” when he denied Carroll’s allegations last year that he raped her in a New York luxury department store in the mid-1990s.
The DoJ lawyers argue that Trump was “acting within the scope of his office” when he denied Carroll’s allegations last year that he raped her in a New York luxury department store in the mid-1990s.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Some call for end to coronavirus rules as Arizona cases decline
The Department of Health Services reported an 81 additional cases statewide. The last time the state saw a daily case count below 100 was in March, according to online data.
The Department of Health Services reported an 81 additional cases statewide. The last time the state saw a daily case count below 100 was in March, according to online data.