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What's behind Trump's attacks on the media?
What's behind Trump's attacks on the media?In the news media, President Donald Trump has a ready-made enemy that his supporters love to hate. What happens next?- Washington
- 3 days, 9 hours ago
- AZ/DC
McCain: Out-of-state callers tying up lines
McCain: Out-of-state callers tying up linesMcCain says constituents can't get through to his office because out-of-state Trump critics are jamming the phone lines.- AZ/DC
- 2 days, 5 hours ago
- AZ/DC
Why Gosar is running for re-election, not Senate
Why Gosar is running for re-election, not SenateThe House Republican's original Facebook announcement that he won't challenge Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., got rewritten.- AZ/DC
- 2 days, 5 hours ago
- Political Insider
Reagan seeks peace with AZ county recorders
Reagan seeks peace with AZ county recordersAfter a scathing letter complaining about Arizona's elections director, Secretary of State Michele Reagan and county officials make nice.- Political Insider
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- Arizona
Gallego calls for briefing on deadly Yemen raid
Gallego calls for briefing on deadly Yemen raidArizona Congressman Ruben Gallego called Thursday for an urgent briefing on the "chaotic" raid in Yemen last weekend that left a U.S. soldier and several civilians in Yemen dead.- Arizona
- 3 days, 6 hours ago
- Legislature
AZ lawmaker wants immigrants locked up longer
AZ lawmaker wants immigrants locked up longerAn Arizona lawmaker wants to prevent criminals in the country illegally from getting out on parole.- Legislature
- 5 days, 7 hours ago
- Legislature
Ariz. Senate OKs bill banning license plate covers
Ariz. Senate OKs bill banning license plate coversThe Senate approved a law to ban license plate covers that prevent photo-enforcement cameras from getting a plate photo.- Legislature
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- Arizona
AZ GOP: Get out of liberal 9th Circuit court
AZ GOP: Get out of liberal 9th Circuit courtSeeking a court system more in line with Arizona's politics, the state's Republican lawmakers are making a new push to move the state out of the federal appeals court that includes California.- Arizona
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- Nation
VA director gets new post while under probe
VA director gets new post while under probeThe Department of Veterans Affairs abruptly removed the director of a VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La. after a months-long investigation of mismanagement allegations and multiple employee complaints to top VA officials, including President Trump’s nominee to take...- Nation
- 3 days, 3 hours ago
- Legislature
9 Arizona LGBT bills that don't have a chance
9 Arizona LGBT bills that don't have a chanceHere's a look at nine bills to expand LGBT rights that Democratic lawmakers have introduced into the Arizona Legislature.- Legislature
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- Investigations
Could Arizona inmates begin paying taxes?
Could Arizona inmates begin paying taxes?Thousands of Arizona Department of Corrections inmates who work jobs while incarcerated may have tax liabilities.- Investigations
- 3 days ago
- AZ/DC
Biggs named chair of an environment panel
Biggs named chair of an environment panelCongressman Andy Biggs has landed a subcommittee chairmanship, a signal of confidence from fellow Republicans in the freshman.- AZ/DC
- 3 days, 3 hours ago
- Education
Bill takes aim at $211M in AZ school funding
Bill takes aim at $211M in AZ school fundingLawmakers are taking aim at arguably the most scrutinized and controversial funding source for Arizona schools again.- Education
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- Political Insider
Bill would give 1st Amendment rights to students
Bill would give 1st Amendment rights to studentsAfter supporting a similar bill 25 years ago, Sen. Kimberly Yee pushes bill to protect Arizona student journalists' First Amendment rights.- Political Insider
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- AZ/DC
McCain, Flake slam Trump's refugee ban
McCain, Flake slam Trump's refugee banOn CBS' "Face the Nation," McCain of Arizona warned that Trump's executive order on immigration will boost ISIS propaganda.- AZ/DC
- 4 days, 4 hours ago
- Washington
Trump takes aim at Dodd-Frank Wall Street rules
Trump takes aim at Dodd-Frank Wall Street rulesPresident Trump signs two directives on Friday to roll back financial regulations of the Obama era.- Washington
- 3 days, 4 hours ago
- Immigration
Lawmaker: Suspend Arizona's refugee program
Lawmaker: Suspend Arizona's refugee programEven before President Donald Trump issued his executive order suspending the country's refugee program for four months, Arizona lawmakers were at work on a similar measure.- Immigration
- 3 days, 21 hours ago
- Legislature
Bill would bring stricter penalties for rioters
Bill would bring stricter penalties for riotersSupporters say the bill would deter organized riots, while critics warn of a chilling effect on free speech.- Legislature
- 3 days, 22 hours ago
- Arizona
McCain calls Australian official after Trump call
McCain calls Australian official after Trump callSen. John McCain sought to assure Australia that the U.S. remains a staunch ally following a tense discussion between President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.- Arizona
- 4 days, 4 hours ago
- Legislature
No cigarettes until 21? Arizona considers change
No cigarettes until 21? Arizona considers changeTeenagers no longer could buy tobacco products or e-cigarettes if lawmaker raise the sales age to 21- Legislature
- 4 days, 3 hours ago
- Mesquite
‘Nevada’s piece of Grand Canyon’ cheered
‘Nevada’s piece of Grand Canyon’ cheeredThe designation of 'Nevada's piece of the Grand Canyon' as a national monument is being both celebrated and criticized in the Silver State- Mesquite
- 4 days, 5 hours ago
- Nation
N.M. official suggests land swap for border wall
N.M. official suggests land swap for border wallNew Mexico Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn is proposing a federal land swap in order to make room for President Donald Trump's promised border wall.- Nation
- 4 days, 8 hours ago
- Arizona
Rash of state firings slows amid tight oversight
Rash of state firings slows amid tight oversightPress scrutiny and intervention by the governor slowed the number of state firings as 2016 wound to a close.- Arizona
- 4 days, 6 hours ago
- Immigration
Border cities unprepared for mass deportations
Border cities unprepared for mass deportationsLeaders and migrant groups on the Mexican side of the border worry ramped-up deportations under Trump will overwhelm already strained resources.- Immigration
- 4 days, 4 hours ago
- Op Ed
Our Turn: Take a new look at the war on drugs
Our Turn: Take a new look at the war on drugsAre our drug policies working in Latin America and the Caribbean? A new commission is tasked with finding out.- Op Ed
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- EJ Montini
Montini: Sure, it's your car, you just can't drive it
Montini: Sure, it's your car, you just can't drive itColumnist E.J. Montini says the Arizona Legislature wants to remove voters from the democratic process. Hannah Gaber/azcentral.com- EJ Montini
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- EJ Montini
Montini: Are ballot initiatives dead?
Montini: Are ballot initiatives dead?EJ Montini: Simply put, the Republicans who control the Legislature don't trust you.- EJ Montini
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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says the Trump administration is not rethinking its strategy over the president's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. (Feb. 6)
On Monday, Senate Democrats announced their intention to \u0022hold the floor\u0022 for the next 24 hours to protest President Trump's Education Secretary Nominee, Betsy DeVos. Her nomination has drawn fierce opposition from teachers' unions and oth
President Donald Trump made his first visit to the headquarters for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. (Feb. 6)
During Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, headliner Lady Gaga sent a political message. Angeli Kakade (@angelikakade) has the story.
About three thousand demonstrators have marched near President Donald Trump's Florida estate to protest his now-blocked executive order temporarily limiting immigration. (Feb. 4)
You may have heard about the politics surrounding this Iranian film, but no matter what side you're on, you should still see this movie.
Der Spiegel in Germany is not pulling any punches when it comes to Donald Trump. Veuer's Nick Cardona has that story.
Business leaders from a cross-section of American industries joined President Donald Trump for a wide-ranging discussion about policy objectives in the White House Friday. (Feb. 3)
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President Donald Trump touted his success on \u0022The Apprentice\u0022 and jokingly asked for \u0022prayers\u0022 for the show's new star, Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Feb. 2)
House Speaker and the House Minority Leader took opposing sides on a variety of issues during their weekly address on Capitol Hill Thursday. (Feb. 2)
President Donald Trump’s immigration ban may be intended to keep the country safe, but a new poll shows Americans aren’t feeling it. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) has the story.
Thousands of people gathered in London and in cities across the UK to protest US President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson has been sworn in as secretary of state during a ceremony with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The Senate approved Tillerson's nomination earlier Wednesday on a vote of 56-43. (Feb. 1)
In a vote basically along party lines the United States Senate voted to confirm the Trump nomination of Rex Tillerson to be the nation's chief diplomat. (Feb. 1)
Twitter users are confusing Counselor to the President, Steve Bannon for another man of the same name. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) has the story.
J.K. Rowling is responding to fans who are reacting to her anti-Donald Trump tweets by claiming to torch their Potter-verse merchandise.
The United Nations is facing a challenge about how to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial decisions to suspend entry for refugees and visitors from seven predominantly Muslim countries. (Feb. 1)
Five things that have nothing to do with political bickering.
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's divisive executive order on refugees and immigration, arguing that while the rollout was bumpy, the policy is consistent with Republican principles. (Jan. 31)
Thousands of Romanians take to the streets after the government issues a controversial emergency decree reducing the penalties for corruption in a move which will allow several politicians to avoid criminal prosecution.Video provided by AFP
President Donald Trump nominates 10th Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch for associate justice of the Supreme Court. (Jan. 31)
Elaine Chao was sworn in Tuesday as the next secretary of the Department of Transportation. (Jan. 31)
Stephen Bannon called Islam 'the most radical' religion in the world and said the U.S. is in a struggle for civilization against Islamists.
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order aimed at improving the government's ability to protect its computer networks and fend off hackers. He was slated to sign the order Tuesday but postponed the signing at the last minute. (Jan. 31)
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is expressing confidence that President Trump's pick to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court will gain bipartisan support. The president will announce his nominee tonight. (Jan. 31)
President Donald Trump says he wants to lower drug prices and bring pharmaceutical companies back to the United States. (Jan. 31)
Congressional Democrats held a rally Monday night on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, in protest of the president's travel ban on several Muslim-majority nations. (Jan. 30)
After just eight days, more Americans disapprove of President Trump's job performance than approve of it.Video provided by Newsy
Washington state's attorney general says he is suing President Donald Trump over an executive order that suspended immigration from seven countries with majority-Muslim populations and sparked nationwide protests. (Jan. 30)
The White House is vigorously defending President Donald Trump's immigration restrictions, as protests spread throughout the country. (Jan. 30)
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