How supreme court justices decide when to step aside from cases
Individual justices make their own unreviewable calls on a court that lacks a code of ethics. And the issue is not always clear, particularly when spouses also have prominent careers.
Individual justices make their own unreviewable calls on a court that lacks a code of ethics. And the issue is not always clear, particularly when spouses also have prominent careers.
Lane filtering: New Arizona law lets motorcyclists share lanes with cars at stoplights
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed SB 1273, which allows motorcycle riders to pass a car stopped in the same lane.
Gov. Doug Ducey has signed SB 1273, which allows motorcycle riders to pass a car stopped in the same lane.
Newsmaker Saturday: Ruben Gallego; Jeri Williams
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who has a unique perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because he is a Marine who served in Iraq. Gallego represents Arizona's 7th congressional district, which includes most of southern, western, and downtown Phoenix, along with a portion of Glendale. Part 2: Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams talks about recent ambush attacks on officers and how it affects attracting police recruits.
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who has a unique perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine because he is a Marine who served in Iraq. Gallego represents Arizona's 7th congressional district, which includes most of southern, western, and downtown Phoenix, along with a portion of Glendale. Part 2: Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams talks about recent ambush attacks on officers and how it affects attracting police recruits.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
GOP push for state election reviews mixed, but sows distrust
The push by Republicans to conduct partisan ballot reviews similar to the one that unfolded last year in Arizona has spread beyond the battleground states where former President Donald Trump disputed his loss.
The push by Republicans to conduct partisan ballot reviews similar to the one that unfolded last year in Arizona has spread beyond the battleground states where former President Donald Trump disputed his loss.
Arizona Gov. Ducey extends medical licenses, key to virus emergency end
Friday’s action extends temporary licenses issued since the Arizona governor first declared a state of emergency on March 11, 2020. They will be valid until the end of the year if they were active at the start of this month.
Friday’s action extends temporary licenses issued since the Arizona governor first declared a state of emergency on March 11, 2020. They will be valid until the end of the year if they were active at the start of this month.
Republicans in Arizona fight culture war in battleground state
Even as Republican dominance has waned in recent years, GOP lawmakers in Arizona are still passing strict measures targeting abortion and the rights of transgender young people.
Even as Republican dominance has waned in recent years, GOP lawmakers in Arizona are still passing strict measures targeting abortion and the rights of transgender young people.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas released from hospital
Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.
Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.
Marijuana legalization bill expected to reach US House next week
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Gov. Ducey OKs letting Arizona dentists give cosmetic Botox shots
The next time you sit in the dental chair for a filling, your dentist may offer to handle those pesky wrinkles around your eyes by injecting some Botox.
The next time you sit in the dental chair for a filling, your dentist may offer to handle those pesky wrinkles around your eyes by injecting some Botox.
Sen. Mitt Romney meets artist Ritt Momney
Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.
Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Senate committee wraps up hearings on Supreme Court nominee
Legal experts praised Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the final day of Senate hearings on her nomination for the Supreme Court.
Legal experts praised Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the final day of Senate hearings on her nomination for the Supreme Court.
US to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, expand Russia sanctions
The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and provide an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies.
The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and provide an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies.
Proposed Arizona law would ban cities from charging home rental taxes
Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick of Phoenix said SB 1116, added as a last minute “strike everything” amendment, would give some small relief to renters who have seen metro Phoenix rents soar.
Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick of Phoenix said SB 1116, added as a last minute “strike everything” amendment, would give some small relief to renters who have seen metro Phoenix rents soar.
Arizona House approves business property tax cut
The Arizona House has approved a bill in a party-line vote that would give businesses a big property tax break.
The Arizona House has approved a bill in a party-line vote that would give businesses a big property tax break.
Arizona election audit: Final report finds no Maricopa County data issues
The report compiled by an outside special master and released by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors “should be a final stake in the heart of the Senate’s so-called ‘audit,’” Board Chairman Bill Gates said in a statement.
The report compiled by an outside special master and released by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors “should be a final stake in the heart of the Senate’s so-called ‘audit,’” Board Chairman Bill Gates said in a statement.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Supreme Court pick defends record anew on 3rd day of hearings
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced down a barrage of Republican questioning about her sentencing of criminal defendants on Wednesday, as her history-making bid to join the Supreme Court veered from lofty constitutional questions to attacks on her motivations as a judge.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced down a barrage of Republican questioning about her sentencing of criminal defendants on Wednesday, as her history-making bid to join the Supreme Court veered from lofty constitutional questions to attacks on her motivations as a judge.
'You are worthy': Ketanji Brown Jackson tears up amid Sen. Cory Booker speech
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey drew tears from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court hearing with the words, “You are worthy,” and others likes them.
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey drew tears from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court hearing with the words, “You are worthy,” and others likes them.