AG criticizes budget over opioid settlement reallocation
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A budget battle came to a close over the weekend as politically divided Arizona lawmakers passed the 2024 budget. But, not everyone is happy. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.

Powerful New Jersey political power broker George Norcross charged with racketeering

New Jersey’s attorney general has charged influential Democratic power broker George Norcross with racketeering and other charges in connection with government issued tax credits, according to an indictment unsealed Monday.

Arizona lawmakers pass budget closing $1.4 billion deficit

Arizona lawmakers approved a bipartisan budget deal Saturday that erases a $1.4 billion shortfall by curbing spending on higher education, trimming funding for state agencies, and raiding a host of special funds.

Arizona lawmakers approve $16 billion budget
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State lawmakers worked late into the evening to approve a $16 billion budget. It was the final task they needed to complete before the end of the session. Lawmakers navigated a major budget shortfall to slash $1 billion from various sectors.

Dr. Jill Biden campaigns in Arizona while President Biden meets with Pope at G7, Trump courts Detroit voters

First Lady Jill Biden was in Phoenix at a campaign rally for seniors while her husband was in Italy at the G7 summit chatting with Pope Francis. Former President Trump, meanwhile, was campaigning in the rustbelt, trying to win back voters in Michigan. Michigan and Arizona both flipped from red to blue in the 2016 and 2020 elections.

Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns and was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Justice Dept. finds Phoenix police has pattern of civil rights violations, discrimination and excessive force

Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force, according to a sweeping federal civil rights investigation of law enforcement in the nation’s fifth-largest city.

Criticism over Arizona's ESA program continues
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Arizonans for Public Schools is calling on Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto any budget that does not address the billion-dollar voucher system that currently provides close to $450 million for families to send their kids to private and religion-based schools.

'Right to IVF Act' blocked by Senate Republicans in latest battle

Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, a bill championed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to establish a nationwide right for women to access IVF and other fertility treatments, with the vote highlighting political differences on reproductive care ahead of the upcoming election.

Trump endorses Larry Hogan for Senate seat: 'I'd like to see him win'

Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, who has been one of former President Donald Trump’s fiercest critics in the GOP, received Trump’s endorsement in his Maryland Senate bid on Thursday in an interview on Fox News.

Trump has 'sort of a pretty good idea' of VP pick; may announce during RNC

"During the convention," Trump said Thursday when asked about the announcement. "There were some good people and, we have some very good people."

Fort Worth man charged with threatening FBI agent after Hunter Biden verdict

"We’ll hunt you [expletive]s down and slaughter you like the traitorous dogs you are in your own [expletive] homes," 43-year-old Timothy Muller allegedly said in a voice message.

Pres. Biden will not pardon Hunter or commute sentence, he says

President Joe Biden said he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.

Rose Fire latest; SCOTUS rules on abortion pill case | Morning News Brief

Fire crews continue to battle the Rose Fire; Supreme Court rules on case that could affect millions of American women, and more – here's a look at some of our top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com.

Trump's Milwaukee 'horrible city' controversy; leaders respond

Former President Donald Trump used the phrase "horrible city" when talking about Milwaukee during a private meeting with House Republicans on Thursday, June 13. Now, Mr. Trump is explaining the words.

SCOTUS upholds access to abortion pill
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In a unanimous decision, justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have preserved access to a widely used abortion medication named Mifepristone. The ruling could potentially affect millions of American women.

Abortion pill case: Supreme Court rejects limits to mifepristone access

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.

Congressional Baseball Game descends into chaos after protesters storm field

Several arrests were made at the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Wednesday night after people in attendance who appeared to be protesters of climate change stormed the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.