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One year in, Trump's approval rating shows little movement despite major events
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (642+ words) President Donald Trump's second term has been eventful. You wouldn't know it from his approval numbers. An AP-NORC poll from January found that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults approve of Trump's performance as president. That's virtually unchanged from March 2025, shortly after he…...
'We don't need more to worry about': Arizona's disability community faces funding shortfall
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (411+ words) PHOENIX " The Arizona Legislature is focused on affordability issues, but one budget issue isn't getting much attention: the looming shortfall for the state's disability services. The Division of Developmental Disabilities will need to ask lawmakers for supplemental funding. A budget…...
Current and former Arizona lawmakers react to the death of former AG Mark Brnovich
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (202+ words) PHOENIX " Arizonans are reacting to the sudden death of former Attorney General Mark Brnovich. A representative announced Brnovich's death on Tuesday afternoon, but did not say what the cause was. Following the news, Arizonans, including current and former lawmakers, took…...
As many as 6 federal lawyers resign after DOJ declines to investigate Renee Good shooting as civil rights case
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (314+ words) As many as six federal prosecutors with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division resigned Tuesday, as national attention intensifies on the Trump administration's response to a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota. Multiple outlets report the resignations came after the…...
Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way"
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (587+ words) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he's cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens "help is on its way." Trump did not offer any details about what the help would…...
Senator Mark Kelly announces lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (526+ words) Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders, claiming the Trump administration trampled on his constitutional rights to free speech. Kelly, a former U.S. Navy pilot who represents Arizona,…...
Arizona lawmakers prioritize child welfare reforms after three tragic deaths
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (590+ words) PHOENIX " Arizona legislators are making Department of Child Safety reform a top priority this session following three high-profile child murders that exposed failures in the state's safety net for abused and neglected children. The legislative push comes after the deaths…...
Arizona's new legislative session to open with $1.1 billion tax cut battle
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (636+ words) PHOENIX " The first week of Arizona's new legislative session will feature a big battle over tax cuts. The Republican-led Legislature is proposing a $1.1 billion tax cut package that mirrors the federal tax changes in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful…...
Northern Arizona shelters prepare for snow as homeless population faces freezing temperatures
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (233+ words) FLAGSTAFF " While snow in northern Arizona brings excitement for tourists, it also creates dangerous living conditions for the hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in Coconino County. "Snow means something different to everyone. Some hear snow and say let's go skiing....
Venezuelan business owner in Tempe shares story of fleeing his country
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (484+ words) It has been almost a week since American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his compound in Caracas. While the country has remained stable, some business owners in the Valley are already anticipating disruptions in merchandise. "One of the…...