U.S.-Mexico Border bracing for new migrant wave
Officials along the U.S. border with Mexico are bracing for a new wave of migrants, as a crowd of about 5,000 people is making its way through Mexico. Meanwhile, leaders of some of the cities where migrants have already been relocated to are asking for help. Reporter Casey Stegall has more.
Officials along the U.S. border with Mexico are bracing for a new wave of migrants, as a crowd of about 5,000 people is making its way through Mexico. Meanwhile, leaders of some of the cities where migrants have already been relocated to are asking for help. Reporter Casey Stegall has more.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs orders more funding for elections, paid leave for state workers serving at polls
Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Thursday.
Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Thursday.
Gov. Hobbs orders more funding for elections
Half of the money will pay for a state elections fellowship program, temporary support staff and consultants with election expertise across various counties. Counties that have had significant worker turnover will be the priority. The rest will go to a voter registration database and administration initiatives for the 2024 general election.
Half of the money will pay for a state elections fellowship program, temporary support staff and consultants with election expertise across various counties. Counties that have had significant worker turnover will be the priority. The rest will go to a voter registration database and administration initiatives for the 2024 general election.
House approves $14.5 billion in aid for Israel, sends bill to Senate
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
Mayors of US cities seek meeting with Biden on how to handle incoming migrants
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
Daylight saving time 2023: What’s the status of the Sunshine Protection Act?
The Sunshine Protection Act, if passed, would make daylight saving time permanent for the U.S.
The Sunshine Protection Act, if passed, would make daylight saving time permanent for the U.S.
Biden’s Minnesota trip serves as a show of political force against primary challenger Dean Phillips
President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to visit a family-run farm south of Minneapolis and hold a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats, demonstrating political clout on the home turf of his new 2024 primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips.
President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to visit a family-run farm south of Minneapolis and hold a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats, demonstrating political clout on the home turf of his new 2024 primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips.
Tony Navarrete: Mistrial declared for ex-Arizona State lawmaker accused of child molestation
A mistrial was declared in the case of a former Democratic state senator accused of sexual conduct with two children.
A mistrial was declared in the case of a former Democratic state senator accused of sexual conduct with two children.
Gov. Hobbs announces new tax rebate for some Arizonans: Find out if you qualify for it
Families in Arizona will soon get up to $750 from the state government, as a result of this year's state budget. Here's what to know about the Arizona Families Tax Rebate, and whether or not you qualify for it.
Families in Arizona will soon get up to $750 from the state government, as a result of this year's state budget. Here's what to know about the Arizona Families Tax Rebate, and whether or not you qualify for it.
Former North Dakota senator charged with flying to Prague for sex with minor
A retired Republican state senator from North Dakota has been charged with traveling to Prague intending pay for sex with a minor, and with receiving images depicting child sexual abuse.
A retired Republican state senator from North Dakota has been charged with traveling to Prague intending pay for sex with a minor, and with receiving images depicting child sexual abuse.
Lawyers argue whether Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Donald Trump from 2024 ballot
Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters are focusing on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s words and actions in a hearing that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House.
Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters are focusing on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s words and actions in a hearing that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House.
Doctors could revive bid to block Arizona ban on abortions performed due to genetic abnormality
The three-judge panel said the doctors believe they would be targeted for prosecution, given that at least one of the state’s 15 county prosecutors intends to enforce the law, and that the doctors had shown they suffered economic losses by complying with the law.
The three-judge panel said the doctors believe they would be targeted for prosecution, given that at least one of the state’s 15 county prosecutors intends to enforce the law, and that the doctors had shown they suffered economic losses by complying with the law.
Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans would support political violence if necessary, survey finds
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.
Maricopa County opening ballot replacement centers
Officials with Maricopa County are opening ballot replacement centers for those who have damaged their ballot, or need another one to vote. The centers are being opened ahead of local, ballot-by-mail elections.
Officials with Maricopa County are opening ballot replacement centers for those who have damaged their ballot, or need another one to vote. The centers are being opened ahead of local, ballot-by-mail elections.
Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
The White House, Google launch virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House.
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House.
Parents like private school vouchers so much that demand is exceeding budgets in some states
Advocates for school choice pitch vouchers as a way to give students in low-performing schools a way out – and, increasingly, to give parents control over what their children are taught.
Advocates for school choice pitch vouchers as a way to give students in low-performing schools a way out – and, increasingly, to give parents control over what their children are taught.
Former Arizona GOP Senate candidate Blake Masters is running for Congress
Republican Blake Masters, who lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in last year’s midterm election, announced he is the latest candidate in a crowded Arizona congressional race.
Republican Blake Masters, who lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in last year’s midterm election, announced he is the latest candidate in a crowded Arizona congressional race.
Tempe raises age for tobacco purchases
The Tempe City Council passed an ordinance that raises the age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21, which puts the city in line with federal laws.
The Tempe City Council passed an ordinance that raises the age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21, which puts the city in line with federal laws.