These new Arizona laws go into effect on Sept. 26

Friday marks 90 days since the end of the 2025 legislative session, and that means several new laws go into effect.

Several new state laws go into effect on Sept. 26
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Some of the new laws include age verification for adult websites, the minimum age to purchase tobacco products is now 21, and the broadening of the definition of animal cruelty in Arizona. The state's Silver Alert system will also be replaced with the Safe Alert system.

Trump to put tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, heavy trucks

The president said Thursday on his social media site that foreign manufacturers of furniture and cabinetry were flooding the United States with their products and that tariffs must be applied “for National Security and other reasons.”

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers

The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

House meets threshold to force vote on Epstein files

A special election in Arizona gives the U.S. House enough support to force a vote that could compel the Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

DOJ seeks to indict former FBI Director James Comey

Trump sees Comey as one of his biggest political adversaries, and has long sought retribution for the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Felons can get their rights resorted with new Maricopa County program
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The Maricopa County court system is promoting a program to let felons get their rights restored before the next elections. First time felons get their rights to restored automatically, while second and third time offenders can have their rights restored after they?ve paid their debt to society.

Pokémon responds to DHS’s Pokémon-themed ICE arrests video

The Department of Homeland Security’s Pokémon-themed video has sparked reaction from The Pokémon Company. Here’s what they are saying.

Ban on soliciting in street medians in Scottsdale goes into effect
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A new ordinance in Scottsdale banning people from standing on traffic medians for longer than two light cycles goes into effect on Sept. 25.

Nearly 8 in 10 voters say the US is in a 'political crisis': survey

A new Quinnipiac University national poll found that 79% of surveyed voters believe the U.S. is in a "political crisis" following the recent assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.

Scottsdale passes new ban on solicitation on street medians

A new ordinance in Scottsdale goes into effect Sept. 25, banning people from standing on traffic medians.

Trump replaces Biden portrait with autopen in Presidential Walk of Fame

President Donald Trump unveiled a new Presidential Walk of Fame at the White House, featuring portraits of every past president except Joe Biden.

Trump administration rehires federal employees laid off by DOGE

Government employees have until the end of this week to accept or decline their reinstatement, with their return to work set for early October.

Charlie Kirk could be placed on US currency under new House GOP proposal

A pair of House Republicans are pushing to have Charlie Kirk memorialized on U.S. currency in the wake of his assassination earlier this month.