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Trump dominated Arizona’s political scene throughout 2016
Donald Trump’s candidacy roiled Arizona’s Republican establishment, just as it did in most other states.
Three men and a maybe: Can ex-foes Trump and McCain, Flake get along?
Political experts said Arizona should not worry about retribution from President-elect Donald Trump for the well-publicized squabbling between him and Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain.
McCain sees Russia hacking as threat, at odds with Trump
President-elect Donald Trump is the business titan who has spoken appreciatively of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Republican Sen. John McCain is the tough-talking national security hawk who warns that Russian interference in the U.S. election threatens to "destroy democracy."
Salmon leaves Washington – for a second time – with no regrets
While Matt Salmon is leaving Washington, he’s not leaving Washington behind. Once back in Arizona, he will draw on his congressional history to become Arizona State University’s new vice president for governmental affairs.
Obama actions on public lands may be difficult for Trump to undo
President Barack Obama could cement his environmental legacy by taking executive action to designate nearly 4 million acres of Western land as national monuments before leaving office next month.
Before the perks, the pick: Freshmen hope, plot in Hill office lottery
The biennial freshmen office lottery is a tradition in a city where a room isn’t just a room, but can indicate your place in the pecking order.
As Trump builds team in New York, door may open for Arizona official
President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to tap Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus as his White House chief of staff could open the door for an Arizona official to move to the national stage.
Democrats delay, as House GOP keeps leaders after historic elections
House Republicans capped a tumultuous campaign season by unanimously re-electing their leadership team Tuesday, while Democrats delayed their vote.
GOP senator declares US ‘reset’ with Russia unacceptable
A leading Republican voice on national security matters has declared as "unacceptable" any attempt by the incoming Trump administration to reset relations with Russia.
Housewarming: Biggs, O’Halleran join freshmen in Capitol orientation
Incoming Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, and Tom O’Halleran, D-Sedona, said they’re excited to come to Washington and represent the people of Arizona – but first they have to learn how to do that, exactly.
Hispanic leaders push voting, but dismiss third-party candidates
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus wants to encourage young Latinos to vote – but wants to make sure they don’t vote the wrong way.
McCain withdraws support for Trump
U.S. Sen. John McCain withdrew his support for Donald Trump following release of an audio recording in which the GOP presidential nominee boasted of being able to sexually assault women and made crude comments about them, becoming perhaps the most prominent of the numerous Republicans to do so amid the firestorm of recriminations that erupted after the audio was released Friday.
