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.
Arizona Senate GOP revives controversial election bill
Republicans passed the bill out of the Senate Government Committee in a 4-3 party-line vote, but it is almost certain to die in a vote of the full Senate or in the House.
Republicans passed the bill out of the Senate Government Committee in a 4-3 party-line vote, but it is almost certain to die in a vote of the full Senate or in the House.
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
US formally declares Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Wisconsin redistricting, SCOTUS tosses Evers' state legislative maps
The U.S. Supreme Court tossed Wisconsin's new legislative maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers, meaning who will represent voters is still an open question.
The U.S. Supreme Court tossed Wisconsin's new legislative maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers, meaning who will represent voters is still an open question.
California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
Judge rescues Arizona GOP lawmakers from pickle of their own making
Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper ruled that the law eliminating elections for party offices was illegal special legislation and therefore void.
Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper ruled that the law eliminating elections for party offices was illegal special legislation and therefore void.