Proposed Arizona law would crack down on homeless encampments
SB 1413 would require local governments to clean up encampments once they are reported, and homeless people on private property would be charged with trespassing.
SB 1413 would require local governments to clean up encampments once they are reported, and homeless people on private property would be charged with trespassing.
Arizona public schools once again at risk of massive budget cuts and layoffs; here's what you should know
Had state legislators failed to agree on a measure to raise a spending cap that is enshrined in the state constitution, school districts across Arizona would have had to cut their budgets. Here's what you should know about the spending cap.
Had state legislators failed to agree on a measure to raise a spending cap that is enshrined in the state constitution, school districts across Arizona would have had to cut their budgets. Here's what you should know about the spending cap.
Rep. George Santos says he won't serve on his 2 committees for now
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.
Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
2023 poll: What is America’s biggest problem right now?
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
It’s not inflation, it’s not the economy, and it’s not racism, according to a Gallup poll taken this month.
George Santos' ex-boyfriend speaks out
Pedro Vilarva, who claims to be Rep. George Santos' ex-boyfriend, claims Santos stole his cellphone and sold it for cash, among other lies.
Pedro Vilarva, who claims to be Rep. George Santos' ex-boyfriend, claims Santos stole his cellphone and sold it for cash, among other lies.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
David Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Utah lawmakers considers bill to move Halloween
We are still months away from the spooky holiday, but lawmakers in Utah are already looking at a bill that will change Halloween to the last Friday in October, instead of October 31.
We are still months away from the spooky holiday, but lawmakers in Utah are already looking at a bill that will change Halloween to the last Friday in October, instead of October 31.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
Elon Musk apologizes for raising doubts about Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk is apologizing for a tweet last October that raised doubts about the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.
Elon Musk is apologizing for a tweet last October that raised doubts about the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.
Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party
DeWit replaces firebrand Trump ally Kelli Ward, who helped the former president in his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and was a vocal proponent of his false claim that the election results were fraudulent.
DeWit replaces firebrand Trump ally Kelli Ward, who helped the former president in his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and was a vocal proponent of his false claim that the election results were fraudulent.
Yolanda Bejarano elected Arizona Democratic Party chair
Bejarano’s victory is a blow to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who had recruited Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo to seek the position.
Bejarano’s victory is a blow to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who had recruited Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo to seek the position.
Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
For the third straight year, the U.S. in 2022 recorded over 600 mass shootings in which at least four people were killed or injured, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
For the third straight year, the U.S. in 2022 recorded over 600 mass shootings in which at least four people were killed or injured, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Arizona GOP lawmakers approve rules to erase emails past 90 days
The new rules will allow emails in a Arizona House or Senate member’s legislative account to be destroyed 90 days after they are sent or received.
The new rules will allow emails in a Arizona House or Senate member’s legislative account to be destroyed 90 days after they are sent or received.
Ronna McDaniel wins bid for RNC chair after fierce campaign
With the victory, Ronna McDaniel becomes the longest-serving RNC chair since the Civil War.
With the victory, Ronna McDaniel becomes the longest-serving RNC chair since the Civil War.
Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Paul Pelosi attack: David DePape interrogation recording released
David DePape admitted to attacking Paul Pelosi and told San Francisco police that he intended to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage, according to a recording of his interrogation made public Friday.
David DePape admitted to attacking Paul Pelosi and told San Francisco police that he intended to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage, according to a recording of his interrogation made public Friday.
Paul Pelosi 911 call released about home intruder
The recording of Nancy Pelosi's husband's call to 911 before he was attacked by a home intruder has been released.
The recording of Nancy Pelosi's husband's call to 911 before he was attacked by a home intruder has been released.