Arizona Supreme Court sides with lawmaker in defamation case

In a 4-3 ruling, the court sided with Wendy Rogers, who was sued over a radio ad she aired during the 2018 GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District against Steve Smith.

National debt tops $30 trillion

Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar

Arizona bill will require schools to post all learning materials online: what you should know about SB1211

Supporters of Arizona State Senate Bill 1211 say the bill will promote transparency, while educators say it will overburden teachers, who are already stretched thin. Here's what you need to know about SB1211

Universal health care bill fails to pass in California

California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.

Republican candidates urge Michigan poll workers to bring guns, unplug machines if they suspect voter fraud

Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.

United Nations meeting on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.

Joni Mitchell pulls music from Spotify joining Neil Young in protest over Joe Rogan podcast

Joni Mitchell said she is seeking to remove her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service over Joe Rogan's podcast.

Capitol riot investigation committee subpoenas fake Trump electors in Arizona and 6 other states

A house committee investigating the U.S. Capitol Insurrection in 2021 has subpoenaed over a dozen individuals, including 2 from Arizona, who allegedly tried to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election in various states.

Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law

President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.

Lawyer who quit Arizona Legislature rebuked for campaign misconduct

Former Arizona Rep. David Stringer admitted that he falsely suggested that courts had determined that Polk acted dishonestly as county attorney and that he knowingly approved the mailers and didn’t adequately supervise his political consultants.

President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman

President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.

Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks

Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.

Neil Young requests Spotify remove his music after artist’s ultimatum over Joe Rogan podcast

Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter on Monday to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

Arizona utility regulators again reject clean energy rules

The three Republicans on the five-member Arizona Corporation Commission joined to defeat the new standards, which would have required the state’s utilities to get 50% of their power from sources that do not emit carbon dioxide by 2035 and 100% by 2070.