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Gosar, Congress, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen Mark Milley, Gosar, U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6
Sep 26, 2023

Gosar back in spotlight with call for general to ‘be hung’ over Jan. 6

Two years after he was formally censured for a video that appeared to espouse violence against lawmakers, Arizona U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar has again grabbed headlines by saying the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would be hanged in a “better society.”

migrants, border crossings, Border Patrol, Venezuela, Texas, California, Mexico, Biden administration
Sep 21, 2023

After lull, asylum-seekers adapt to US immigration changes, overwhelm agents

A group of migrants from China surrendered to a Border Patrol agent in remote Southern California as gusts of wind drowned the hum of high-voltage power lines, joining others from Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia and elsewhere in a desert campsite with shelters made from tree branches. Their arrival Wednesday was another sign that agents have become overwhelmed in recent days by asylum-seekers on parts o[...]

border, Florida, Arizona, migrants, Ron DeSantis
Jun 8, 2023

DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state's decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.

Mexico, border, Mississippi, Southwest
May 18, 2023

Mississippi sends National Guard to US-Mexico border, GOP governor says

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he has mobilized a National Guard unit to help with security at the U.S. border with Mexico.

border, Biden, Congress, Mexico
May 2, 2023

Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge

The Biden administration will send 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border starting next week, ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of Covid pandemic-era restrictions.

Aug 22, 2022

Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help

The Pentagon on Monday once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Arizona and Texas.

Mar 9, 2021

Now in Arizona: Hope Delivered Every 10 Seconds

A true testament to the grit and resilience of our community, Arizona has managed to move from a time of hopelessness and uncertainty to becoming a role model of strength and unity. While we need to stay vigilant and still have a long road ahead, standing shoulder to shoulder against an enemy we cannot even see will lead us to victory. This is genuine, authentic love in action, and it changes us a[...]

Mar 29, 2020

Leader of Arizona’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic quits

A woman who has been a key figure leading Arizona's response to the coronavirus pandemic has resigned after complaining she was being sidelined from her role.

Feb 28, 2020

9/11-era law gives governor extensive authority in virus outbreak

Wondering what Gov. Doug Ducey could do if coronavirus should begin to spread in Arizona? Turns out, quite a lot, courtesy of some post 9/11 fears.

Jun 20, 2018

Ducey to keep troops at border despite Trump’s family separation policy

Gov. Doug Ducey won't withdraw National Guard troops from the border even though he objects to President Trump's policy of separating children from their families.

Gov. Doug Ducey greets some of the Arizona National Guard soldiers who are going to be sent to the border to assist Customs and Border Patrol. The governor said the troop deployment is justified by a sharp increase in apprehension of illegal entrants in March versus a year ago and denied that the move, financed by the federal government, is political. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Apr 9, 2018

Ducey defends ‘boots on the ground’ at border

Gov. Doug Ducey today defended his decision to deploy 338 National Guard soldiers to the border, saying it's not about politics even as he boasted there is finally an administration in Washington that cares about the issue.

Sep 23, 2014

Arizona Army Guard unit heading to Guantanamo Bay

A 20-member Arizona Army National Guard unit is headed to the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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