Politics

The Arizona Legislature’s top two Republicans have challenged Democratic President Joe Biden’s creation of a new national monument last summer just outside Grand Canyon National Park, alleging he exceeded his legal authority in making that designation under a century-old law that lets presidents protect sites considered historically or culturally important.

There's a new effort in the Arizona Legislature to stop panhandlers from asking for money in medians and freeway ramps. The bill's sponsor says it will save lives and prevent accidents, but critics say it would violate people's rights. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for people to congregate and solicit money on medians, traffic islands and highway exit and entrance ramps. So far, the bill has passed through the House Rules Committee and will move ahead to the rest of the legislature.

There's an effort at the state capitol to stop panhandlers from asking for money in medians and freeway ramps. The bill's sponsor says it will save lives and prevent accidents, but critics say it would violate people's rights. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the latest.

Donald Trump was the only major candidate to participate and easily secured all 26 delegates for the state. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley skipped the caucuses, blaming what she considered an unfair process. She was listed on the ballot in Nevada's symbolic primary on Tuesday, but she finished second behind the "none of these candidates option."

Republican members of the Congressional Western Caucus met in Southern Arizona to discuss border issues and speak with those impacted by them.

State lawmakers have given the green light to move Arizona's primary election up a week, with an aim to give counties more time to tally votes in the event of a recount. The bill still needs Governor Katie Hobbs' signature before it becomes law.

President Joe Biden held a news conference on Feb. 8, hours after a report on his classified documents investigation prompted questions over his age and competency. During the news conference, the president passionately defended himself from some of the report's findings. Reporter Connor Hansen has more.

Is Former President Donald Trump eligible to hold office again? That question is at the center of a Supreme Court argument on Feb. 8, in the aftermath of a ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that bars him from the state ballot. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on how the decision could impact people in Arizona.

Republicans in Nevada headed to caucuses on Feb. 8 to choose a presidential candidate for the party. The state had a primary election on Feb. 6, but only the votes in the caucuses will matter. Reporter Sunny Tsai explains.