Arizona lawmakers give Trump’s first speech to Congress mixed reviews
President Donald Trump delivered an hourlong speech to Congress Tuesday that, while short on detail, was long on rhetoric that kept Republican lawmakers jumping to their feet and Democrats mostly sitting on their hands.
Deportation returns Arizona to the center of the national immigration debate
Still reeling from the aftershocks of Arizona’s 2010 anti-immigration law, local and national Democratic politicians are struggling to figure out what Trump’s deportation policy will mean to local communities.
Kelly vows to get local input as feds seek way to close southern border
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told a House panel Tuesday that a wall will help close the “gaping wound” of the U.S-Mexico border.
Arizona lawmakers again push for split of 9th Circuit Court
Republican members of Arizona's congressional delegation are again trying to split up the federal appeals court whose nine-state territory includes Arizona.
Gosar decides against challenging Flake, will seek re-election
Paul Gosar’s flirtation with next year’s U.S. Senate race turned out to be short-lived.
McCain emerges as Trump’s top Republican nemesis in Congress
Sen. John McCain has emerged as President Donald Trump's top Republican nemesis on Capitol Hill.
Gosar eyes primary challenge to Flake
Add Congressman Paul Gosar to the list of potential challengers U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake might face in next year’s Republican primary.
Phoenix post office station to be renamed for Ed Pastor
Retired U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor is being honored with a downtown Phoenix post office station being named after him.
Tribes eye Trump: Some welcoming, some wary of new administration
Tribal officials are taking a wait-and-see approach to the Trump administration, recognizing potential positives but also raising concerns about tribal sovereignty and other issues.
Congressman: Obama not creating Grand Canyon monument
President Barack Obama has decided against creating a national monument covering areas of public land around Grand Canyon National Park, an Arizona congressman said Friday.
Ex-Arizona Rep. Renzi set for release from prison Saturday
Renzi was convicted in 2013 of conspiring to use his congressional post to make companies buy his ex-business associate's land so the associate could repay a debt to Renzi.
Lawmaker proposes making Giffords shooting national memorial
A planned memorial for the victims and survivors of a Tucson mass shooting that targeted U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords could become part of the National Park System.