Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses

A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.

Future Democratic stars rally around Biden's reelection and their own 2028 bids

A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.

As employers encounter labor shortages, Biden administration unveils playbook for training workers

Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died

Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.

Dianne Feinstein: Politicians, celebs react to long-serving senator's death

Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.

Gates will be locked and park rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts down

Most of the more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public, but the governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to keep some of the most iconic parks open with state funding, including Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.

Kari Lake expected to announce U.S. Senate bid
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Republican Kari Lake, who lost her bid to succeed Doug Ducey as Arizona Governor in 2022, is expected to announce a bid for the U.S. Senate.

Nightly Roundup: 'Survival Kit' for Phoenix schools; new twist in Turf Paradise's future

From an in-depth look at an animal and adult abuse investigation that has rocked Arizona to the latest on President Joe Biden's Arizona visit, here's some of our top stories.

West Valley businesses surprised with 'out of the blue' tax bill

Dozens of businesses in a West Valley city say they are dealing with a tax bill that seemingly appeared out of the blue. City officials say they discovered the tax situation during a random audit, and now, some of those affected say they are worried about what's next.

Gov't shutdown: Some worried about its impact on the border crisis
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As a shutdown of the Federal Government looms large, some are worried that a potential shutdown could make the crisis along the U.S.-Mexico Border even worse. Reporter Joy Addison has more.

President Joe Biden addressed Arizona, paid tribute to John McCain during visit

Air Force One landed during the evening hours of Sept. 27 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and flew President Biden away from Arizona the next day. During the President's time in Phoenix, he delivered a 'democracy-focused address,' and attended a private fundraising event.

President Biden announces plans for McCain library
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The John S. McCain III National Library, which will be situated on ASU land in Tempe, will serve as the official Arizona home of the McCain Institute. 'This future library will provide the beating heart and soul to help further the causes John so dearly believed in,' said the late Senator's widow. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.

President Biden attended Phoenix fundraising event
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Besides delivering a 'democracy-focused address' in Phoenix and announcing plans for the John S. McCain III National Library in Tempe, President Biden also attended a fundraising event at a private home in Phoenix before leaving Arizona. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

Key takeaways from the 2nd Republican debate
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Political consultant Michael O'Neil joins FOX 10's John Hook as we dig deeper into the key takeaways of the second Republican presidential debate on Sept. 27.

Time running out for Congress to reach budget deal
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If members of Congress fail to reach a deal, the U.S. Government will shut down at midnight (Eastern Time) on Oct. 1. Reporter Sunny Tsai has more on how millions of Americans could be impacted by a shutdown, when it happens.

Arizona, Utah will pay to keep national parks open if shutdown occurs

Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a shutdown of the federal government threatens access to Arizona’s orange-striped Grand Canyon and the sheer red cliffs of Utah’s Zion Valley.

Biden addresses Arizona, pays tribute to John McCain
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President Biden was in Tempe on Sept. 28 where he delivered a democracy-focused address and also paid tribute to the late John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate who represented the state in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades. During his speech, Biden formally announced the creation of the John S. McCain III National Library on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University.

You Decide: Sept. 27 Republican debate analysis

Right after Wednesday's Republican debate, FOX 10 hosted our first-ever streaming event at 8 p.m. MST Arizona time (11 p.m. Eastern).