New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor

Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony at the State House in Annapolis.

Arizona early voting system is constitutional, appeals court rules

In an 11-page ruling, the three-judge panel rejected the Arizona Republican Party’s argument that mail-in voting violates the secrecy clause in the state Constitution.

Wes Moore to be sworn in as the 63rd Governor of Maryland

Wes Moore will be sworn in as the 63rd Governor of Maryland on Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will make history as the state's first Black governor.

Former GOP candidate arrested in series of shootings at lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Pena, a former Republican candidate for New Mexico's legislature, was arrested in connection to drive-by shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers. Pena lost the election last November claiming it was "rigged."

Parents wage protest against Gov. Hobb's proposed rolling back of school vouchers in Arizona

Part of Governor Katie Hobbs' budget plan involves a rollback of universal school vouchers that was previously passed by the state legislature, and that proposal is now being met with opposition.

White House defends its delayed disclosure of classified docs found in Biden's home

The White House is brushing aside criticism of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.

Gov. Hobbs names Tempe PD Chief Jeff Glover new Arizona DPS director

In addition to Glover, Hobbs named Ryan Thornell as the new director of the Department of Corrections, and Rob woods as the director of the Department of Revenue.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to undo school voucher expansion

The governor’s office said the expansion is siphoning money from underfunded public schools and would cost $1.5 billion dollars over the next decade.

CAIR rejects Hamline University ‘Islamophobia’ claims, terminations without justification

After a Hamline University professor faced backlash from showing a depiction of Muhammad during a classroom lesson, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization is saying it does not believe the professor acted with ‘Islamophobic intent’ – arguing that academic positions should not be condemned without justification.

Here's what's in Gov. Katie Hobbs' new budget for Arizona

Weeks after she was sworn into office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has released a budget that includes just over $17 billion in spending for the 2024 Fiscal Year.

Iowa official's wife charged with 52 counts of voter fraud

Kim Phuong Taylor filled out and cast absentee ballots in her husband’s unsuccessful race for a Republican nomination to run for Congress in 2020, federal prosecutors said.

New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump

The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.

Maricopa County Recorder proposes changes to speed up Arizona's election process

For the November 2022 election in Arizona, it took nearly two weeks for election workers in Maricopa County to finalize the results, and the county's recorder is now proposing changes.

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer proposing changes to Arizona's election process
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For the November 2022 election in Arizona, it took nearly two weeks for election workers in Maricopa County to finalize the results, and the county's Recorder is now proposing changes. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.

Classified documents found at Biden's home; Garland appoints special counsel

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.

Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event

Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.