An advocacy group in Arizona has introduced a hotline for people to report deportations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Phoenix area. ICE was contacted by Newsweek for comment via email. Why It Matters President Donald Trump returned to office on Monday with a strong commitment to pursue a tough immigration agenda. … Read more
An Arizona couple has been arrested by federal prosecutors for reportedly running a series of medical clinics that provided fraudulent cancer treatments. Mary and Frank Blakley, residents of Lake Havasu City, face multiple felony charges in connection with an alleged medical fraud scheme. The scheme involves false claims of “full body scans” and the use … Read more
Tampa, Florida – The United States Attorney, Roger B. Handberg, has revealed an indictment that charges Shem Wayne Alexander, a 35-year-old individual from Port of Spain, Trinidad, with conspiracy to commit unlawful export smuggling and conspiracy to traffic firearms. If found guilty, Alexander could face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. In line with … Read more
A new law, named after a murdered East Valley teenager, is being proposed to streamline the process for filing charges in specific assault cases and to increase the severity of penalties. House Bill 2611, also known as “Preston’s Law,” honors the memory of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who tragically lost his life after a brutal … Read more
According to a memo from the State Department to resettlement partners obtained by CNN, refugees who had gone through a lengthy and challenging process to travel to the United States have had their flights canceled. The memo, which follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee admissions, highlights the immediate impact of his actions. … Read more
The teenager was flown to Banner Desert Hospital for treatment. According to authorities, a teenager is currently hospitalized after being struck by a truck in San Tan Valley early Wednesday morning. Download the 12News app to receive the latest local breaking news directly to your phone. A teenage boy, aged 16, was struck by a … Read more
Travelers heading to Globe or Show Low may have to consider taking a different route, as the Arizona Department of Transportation is currently carrying out construction projects on U.S. 60 in Miami, Arizona. Road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23, due to preparations for two significant construction projects. … Read more
(Baltimore, MD) January 23, 2025 – President Donald Trump took action on Monday by issuing an executive order to temporarily pause the distribution of foreign development assistance funds. This decision will provide an opportunity for the new administration to thoroughly review and assess all these funds. World Relief acknowledges the new administration’s power and duty … Read more
The top education official in the state of Arizona opposes a recent directive from the Trump administration that allows immigration officials to target individuals who are not in the country legally, even if they are in schools. Tom Horne, the official in question, expressed concerns that parents might be afraid to send their children to … Read more
This article is a part of an investigative series called “Dealing the Dead,” which explores the utilization of unclaimed bodies for medical research. The president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center has announced his resignation, following an NBC News investigation that exposed the center’s failure to inform families prior to utilizing their … Read more