Politics
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She voted for Trump in 2016. Now, his threat of hospital closures puts her & her grandkids at risk
Kim Jones lives in Globe, and her local hospital is one of five rural hospitals at risk of closure because of Trump and congressional Republicans.
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Arizona clergy split on political activity from the pulpit, despite IRS ending 70-year ban
Although the Trump administration recently lifted a 70-year-old ban on political activity by tax-exempt religious groups, some remain cautious and will continue to avoid endorsements and other overt politicking.
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In Arizona’s 2024 elections, hundreds of seats had no candidates
Most of Arizona’s vacancies were on school boards, water district boards, and fire district boards.
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The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from Arizona, and at least 18 other states, AP finds
The Justice Department lawyers have contacted officials in at least seven states to propose a meeting regarding the formation of an information-sharing agreement related to instances of voting or election fraud.
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Arizona Dems launch ‘Copper State Victory’ campaign targeting Republicans who supported Medicaid cuts
The coordinated campaign seeks to challenge Republican lawmakers, particularly those who supported President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which will strip health care from thousands of Arizonans.
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In Iowa, Gallego will target GOP tax cut supporters and feed presidential speculation
Sen. Ruben Gallego will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa—a sign the Arizona Democrat may be eyeing a presidential run.
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OPINION: Arizona and America: A tale of two budgets
In the past few weeks, both federal and state legislators have crafted and connived government budgets: critical pieces of legislation that fund essential services and determine how your taxpayer dollars are put to use. To us, budgets are moral documents, reflecting the values of those who pass it in a time of moral urgency. That’s…
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Longtime lawmaker shapes the debate as Arizona grapples with dwindling water supplies
Republican Rep. Gail Griffin has drawn the ire of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who considered her the barrier to water legislation that stalled this year despite having others at the negotiating table.
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A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
An emergency declaration by President Trump has thrust the military into a central role in deterring migrant crossings between US ports of entry.
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ICE blocks Rep. Ansari from visiting sick detainees
Ansari sought to meet with three detainees suffering from serious medical ailments after hearing concerning stories from their families. ICE initially approved her visit before ultimately blocking her from conducting it.
