Arizona Gov. Hobbs asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases

Hobbs’ order signed on June 22 gives state Attorney General Kris Mayes the power to handle any attempted county prosecution under state abortion laws, bans state agencies from assisting investigations for alleged violations in other states and bans extradition of people accused of violating other states’ abortion laws.

Gov. Hobbs signs executive orders on gender-affirming healthcare and conversion therapies: Here's what to know

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued two executive orders that deal with matters that affect the state's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about the orders, and how it could affect you.

Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show

Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.

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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're touching, separately, on the topics of free speech and the difficult housing market in Phoenix. In the first segment, we talk with Ann Atkinson, an Arizona State administrator and director of the T.W. Lewis Center for Personal Development. She was criticized for inviting speakers who many on campus said were controversial. In the second segment, we chat with Todd Lee, a Phoenix real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway. He talks about a home he found that's likely the cheapest, but livable, home in the city of Phoenix.

Rep. George Santos appears in federal court on fraud and money laundering charges

Santos faces charges that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, collected fraudulent unemployment benefits and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.

Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban: State constitution gives only limited protections

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.

Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents: poll

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.

Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine

The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Trump countersues E. Jean Carroll, columnist who won $5M sexual assault lawsuit

A jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. It also found that he defamed her in comments he made.

Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests

Resolution Copper, a subsidiary of international mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP, wants to develop the large deposit of copper ore deep under Oak Flat into a massive mine. The nonprofit Apache Stronghold considers the land sacred and says it should be preserved for religious ceremonies.

Gov. Newsom signs interim budget on BART, vowing to give public transit $5.1 billion

Standing at the North Concord/Martinez BART station, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the new state budget proposal includes over $5 billion for public transit statewide, possibly giving a much-needed boost to the cash-strapped BART.