Are housing and border issues two issues that Congress can find common ground on?

Are housing and border issues two issues that Congress can find common ground on?

Yassamin Ansari, the recently elected U.S. Representative from Arizona, appeared on a national television show to talk about her goals for her first term in Congress. During an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, Ansari, who holds the position of House Democratic freshman class president, highlighted housing and border concerns as crucial issues. In … Read more

The Biden administration prohibits inclusion of unpaid medical bills on credit reports

The Biden administration prohibits inclusion of unpaid medical bills on credit reports

Unpaid medical bills will no longer hinder individuals from obtaining mortgages, car loans, or small business loans as they will no longer be included in credit reports. The Biden administration has announced a final rule that will eliminate the inclusion of unpaid medical bills on credit reports. This is significant because these unpaid medical bills … Read more

Doug Ducey, former governor of Arizona, advocates for Idaho lawmakers to implement a school choice model

Doug Ducey, former governor of Arizona, advocates for Idaho lawmakers to implement a school choice model

Former Arizona governor Doug Ducey addressed the benefits of school choice in Arizona and advocated for its adoption in Idaho during his speech at the Idaho Statehouse. School choice empowers parents to select the educational approach for their children while providing financial assistance. Ducey emphasized that implementing this policy has propelled Arizona to the forefront … Read more

Election officials in Arizona push for modernizing and enhancing infrastructure systems

Election officials in Arizona push for modernizing and enhancing infrastructure systems

Arizona election officials and lawmakers are actively seeking ways to enhance the efficiency and security of future elections, as reported by AZFamily. The previous election unfolded without any major issues, and there has never been any substantial evidence of widespread fraud. However, a few minor hiccups did occur, causing a delay of 11 days in … Read more

Mark Kelly, Senator, expresses concerns over Trump’s national security team

Mark Kelly, Senator, expresses concerns over Trump's national security team

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona expressed concern on Sunday about three of President-elect Donald Trump’s national security selections, stating that they lack the necessary experience to effectively protect America. The individuals currently awaiting Senate confirmation include Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Kash Patel for FBI director, and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National … Read more

Biden prohibits new offshore oil and gas drilling in majority of federal waters

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President Joe Biden is taking steps to prohibit new offshore oil and gas drilling in the majority of U.S. coastal waters. This action is being taken as a precautionary measure to prevent any potential expansion of offshore drilling by the incoming Trump administration. President Biden, whose term comes to an end in a mere two … Read more

How can Arizona elections be improved in 2025?

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Secretary of State Adrian Fontes believes that investing in the infrastructure of Arizona elections, although expensive, would be a worthwhile endeavor. During an interview on Friday with KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show, Fontes expressed the urgent need to update certain systems. He added that there is a lot that requires improvement. Technical … Read more

Mexico considers accepting non-Mexican deportees from the Trump administration

Mexico considers accepting non-Mexican deportees from the Trump administration

Mexico is considering the option of accepting non-Mexican migrants who have been deported by the United States. Initially, they had planned to urge President-elect Donald Trump to send migrants of other nationalities directly back to their respective countries. During her daily press briefing, President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that if the US decides not to return … Read more

North Korea conducts missile test during Blinken’s visit to Seoul, discusses Putin-Kim relationship and Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations

North Korea conducts missile test during Blinken's visit to Seoul, discusses Putin-Kim relationship and Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations

During his visit to South Korea, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns about North Korea’s collaboration with Russia in the field of advanced space technology. Blinken mentioned that North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Monday, highlighting the growing partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow. Additionally, he expressed his belief that the ongoing conflict … Read more

Republicans laud federal border court order

Republicans laud federal border court order

Arizona Republican state senators conversing with a law enforcement officer at the southern border near Hereford, Arizona, on March 16, 2024. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen commended the federal court order that halted the sale of materials originally designated for the southern border wall prior to President-elect Donald Trump assuming office. Texas Attorney General Ken … Read more