Juan Ciscomani & Jason Beck | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we sit down with Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani for an interview. We also spoke with Peoria Mayor Jason Beck, who recently traveled to Israel, and saw the devastations left behind by the Hamas attack that preceded Israel's counterattack.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we sit down with Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani for an interview. We also spoke with Peoria Mayor Jason Beck, who recently traveled to Israel, and saw the devastations left behind by the Hamas attack that preceded Israel's counterattack.
3 general election debates scheduled for 2024 without either party confirming attendance
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
The No Labels party asked its supporters if they would pay $100 to help choose its 2024 nominee
No Labels, a political organization that has alarmed some Democrats with talk of launching a third-party presidential candidate, has contemplated requiring a donation of at least $100 in order to cast a ballot at the group's upcoming nominating convention.
No Labels, a political organization that has alarmed some Democrats with talk of launching a third-party presidential candidate, has contemplated requiring a donation of at least $100 in order to cast a ballot at the group's upcoming nominating convention.
Rashida Tlaib event at ASU canceled; university accused of censorship
An event that was set to feature U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib was cancelled by ASU officials, because the event was reportedly not properly registered with the university. The turn of events have some people criticizing the university of practicing censorship.
An event that was set to feature U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib was cancelled by ASU officials, because the event was reportedly not properly registered with the university. The turn of events have some people criticizing the university of practicing censorship.
Speaker Johnson to make 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage available for public view
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to publicly release hours of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to publicly release hours of footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
George Santos facing expulsion once again
The New York Congressman, who has been at the center of multiple controversies in recent years, is once again the target of an expulsion resolution. The resolution, which was filed by the House Ethics Committee, calls George Santos 'unfit to serve' because of 'egregious violations.' Santos has already said he will not be running for re-election.
The New York Congressman, who has been at the center of multiple controversies in recent years, is once again the target of an expulsion resolution. The resolution, which was filed by the House Ethics Committee, calls George Santos 'unfit to serve' because of 'egregious violations.' Santos has already said he will not be running for re-election.
House Ethics chairman moves to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress
Santos has maintained his innocence despite Thursday's scathing report and calls from many of his colleagues to step down.
Santos has maintained his innocence despite Thursday's scathing report and calls from many of his colleagues to step down.
Biden approval ratings down to 40%, polls show
New polls show just how challenging 2024 will be for President Joe Biden. His approval ratings are down to just 40% among registered voters. His biggest challenge continues to be the economy, as 89% of Americans feel very concerned about inflation.
New polls show just how challenging 2024 will be for President Joe Biden. His approval ratings are down to just 40% among registered voters. His biggest challenge continues to be the economy, as 89% of Americans feel very concerned about inflation.
New York judge lifts gag order that barred Donald Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial
A New York appeals court judge has paused a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting on court staffers in his civil fraud trial.
A New York appeals court judge has paused a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting on court staffers in his civil fraud trial.
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown
The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.
The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.
Nevada's attorney general investigating fake electors who aided Trump in 2020
Nevada’s attorney general is investigating six Republican electors who submitted paperwork to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Nevada’s attorney general is investigating six Republican electors who submitted paperwork to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?
The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.
The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.
Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US 'not going anywhere'
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib to visit Arizona
Rep. Tlaib, who is the only Palestinian American in Congress, is speaking at 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the East Valley. The speech, titled 'Why Palestine is an American Issue,' is open to the public.
Rep. Tlaib, who is the only Palestinian American in Congress, is speaking at 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the East Valley. The speech, titled 'Why Palestine is an American Issue,' is open to the public.
How New Hampshire's new primary date will impact the 2024 election
New Hampshire has scheduled its presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, keeping the state first despite national Democrats’ efforts to overhaul the nominating calendar.
New Hampshire has scheduled its presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, keeping the state first despite national Democrats’ efforts to overhaul the nominating calendar.
George Santos says he will not seek reelection; House Ethics Committee moves to expel
After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report, George Santos says he will not seek reelection, as they move to expel him.
After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report, George Santos says he will not seek reelection, as they move to expel him.
Judge to decide whether Trump can be barred from ballot in Colorado for 'insurrection'
Advocates are trying to remove Trump under 14th Amendment, which bars from office those who swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution then "engaged in insurrection" against it.
Advocates are trying to remove Trump under 14th Amendment, which bars from office those who swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution then "engaged in insurrection" against it.
Congress passes temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
China's Xi Jinping tells Biden as talks open: 'Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed'
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.