North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal

Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.

Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country

Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.

Arizona governor’s tenure defined by push right, Trump feud

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey leaves office Monday with a limited national profile and the enmity of GOP foot soldiers less interested in the pile of things he accomplished than the one thing he would not do: overturn then-President Donald Trump’s defeat in the state’s 2020 election.

Abortion in Arizona: 15-week ban now state law after Court of Appeals ruling

Arizona's Court of Appeals in Tucson has issued its ruling on the state's abortion law, putting the 15-week ban in place, and doctors could face punishment for violating it.

Trump's tax returns made public after long fight with Congress

Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over.

Arizona Rep. Lorenzo Sierra diagnosed with prostate cancer

Arizona State Representative Lorenzo Sierra has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a post on the Avondale Democrat's Facebook page.

Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers to leave politics behind - for paint

It won't be long until people can see some of Arizona Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers' artworks at the Larsen Galley in Scottsdale.

Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena

The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.

Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis

Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.” 

2022 Election: Arizona recount results expected Dec. 29
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Recount results from the November election in Arizona should be finished by Dec. 29. In all, two statewide races were subjected to a recount: the Attorney General and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. State Legislative District 13 in Maricopa County was also subjected to a recount.

Paul Pelosi suspected attacker enters not-guilty plea

The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.

Judge sentences second kidnapping plotter to nearly 20 years in prison

Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final federal defendant to learn his fate, a day after ally Adam Fox was sentenced to 16 years in prison. The two men were convicted in August of conspiracy charges at a second trial in Grand Rapids.

Supreme Court to keep Title 42 in place indefinitely

The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality.

Kari Lake files appeal in election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs

Kari Lake, who was defeated in her bid to be Arizona's next governor by Democrat Katie Hobbs, has filed an appeal in an election lawsuit related to the November election. The appeal comes just days after a judge ruled against Lake in what was left of her election lawsuit.

Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background

Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.

Kari Lake election lawsuit: Sanctions denied, but more than $33K awarded to Katie Hobbs

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson rejected Kari Lake's claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Since the ruling, lawyers representing Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs have filed a Motion for Sanctions against the defeated GOP candidate for Arizona governor.