Politics

Walter Ringfield was charged with computer tampering, theft, burglary and criminal trespassing. Investigators say he stole a security fob from the Maricopa County Election Center last year. DPS says Ringfield was caught on camera at the Arizona Capitol days earlier, stealing seven challenge coins and three coasters from a security staff member's desk. Police also said Ringfield removed $9,500 worth of vintage jewelry from mannequins at the Phoenix Art Museum. Ringfield pleaded guilty in all four cases.

El Salvador’s president has reportedly made an unprecedented offer to accept deportees of any nationality from the U.S., including convicted criminals who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez talk about the latest news headlines.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne was joined by several others on Feb. 4, including actor Rob Schneider and Danica Patrick, to talk about House Bills 2164, which would prohibit public schools in the state from serving or selling ultra processed food.

Several immigration protests popped up around central Phoenix, with one ending up at the capitol and catching the attention of some members of the GOP. Here's a look at some of your top stories for the morning of Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

China announced new tariffs targeting U.S. coal and other products, and launching an anti-trust investigation into Google. It's not clear how much consumers will feel these new tariffs from China, but this was all part of a tariff roller coaster in Washington. After speaking to the leaders of Mexico and Canada, President Donald Trump backed away from new tariffs in North America.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first official trip to the southern border, visiting Texas on Monday.

Former President Joe Biden has signed a contract with a Los Angeles talent agency as he transitions into his post-presidency career. Biden signed a deal with the Creative Artists Agency, which also represented him from 2017-2020. The talent agency also has ties to former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.

President Donald Trump on Monday held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs administered the judicial oath to judge Maria Elena Cruz, who is the first Latina and Black person to serve on the state's highest court. Cruz was appointed by Hobbs to replace Robert Brutinel, who retired.

President Donald Trump has agreed to delay the Mexico tariffs for a month pending further negotiations. In exchange, Mexico will reinforce their border with 10,000 members of the National Guard to help with drug trafficking, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.