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McSally joins freshmen in Congress, even as vote recount looms
The outcome of the election won’t be official until next month, but congressional hopeful Martha McSally reinforced her recent claim to victory by showing up in Washington for freshman orientation Monday.
Rep. Sinema named chief deputy Democratic whip
Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is taking a Democratic leadership role in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Some in GOP fear schism over Obama, immigration
With President Barack Obama vowing to press ahead on immigration, prominent Hispanic Republicans are worried about the reaction of staunch conservatives. They fear it will harm the party's ability to win over Latinos in the next presidential election and beyond.
McCain to talk 2016 re-election with supporters
Republican Sen. John McCain plans to meet with his key supporters to discuss the GOP's midterm election victory and his plans for a possible 2016 re-election run.
Ex-Sen. Jon Kyl to head Ducey transition team
Arizona Gov.-elect Doug Ducey is enlisting a big-name Republican former officeholder to head his transition committee. Ducey announced Wednesday that former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl will serve as chairman of a committee that will identify people to serve in Ducey's administration.
Giffords struggling to make guns a midterm issue
Four years after she was shot in the head and went on to inspire millions with her recovery, Gabby Giffords is as committed as ever to pushing for tighter gun-control laws. But in the final days of this year's midterm elections, few candidates are willing to rally to her cause.
After 23 years in Congress, Pastor savors victories little and large
Jack Lunsford says U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, D-Phoenix, will be remembered for countless legislative contributions to Arizona, but the memory that best sums up the long-term congressman for Lunsford has nothing to do with politics.
Flake, N.M. senator stage their own ‘Survivor’ show
Jeff Flake and Martin Heinrich were willing to go to great lengths to prove that a Democratic and Republican U.S. senator could work together.
Proposition 122 aims to allow state to reject certain federal laws, rules
Rep. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, says too many laws and edicts from Washington are interfering with the individual rights of Arizonans. To combat this, he suggests Arizona assert its sovereignty when state leaders or voters determine that one is unconstitutional.
Giffords to begin 9-state tour on women, guns
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords will begin a nine-state tour in Maine, where she will advocate for tougher gun laws that she says will help protect women and families.
Ex-Arizona congressman Renzi loses appeal of convictions
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the convictions of former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi on corruption, money laundering and other charges, rejecting his claim that there wasn't enough evidence to support some of the allegations.
US Supreme Court stops 9th Circuit gay marriage ruling, for now
The road to gay marriage in Arizona hit a bump this morning as the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily stayed Tuesday’s ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling voiding similar laws in Nevada and Idaho.
