Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance is tearing into Kamala Harris for the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, telling reporters during a visit there Thursday that it is “hard to believe” until you “see it with your own eyes.” Vance, speaking in Cochise County, Arizona, said “If people can come into this...
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Trump endorses 2 GOP candidates in same key Arizona House primary
Former president and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump endorsed two Republicans in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. Trump gave his support to two out of six candidates in the House primary election, urging supporters to vote for Abraham Hamadeh or Blake Masters to replace outgoing Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko. “Blake Masters is a very successful...
Crucial southwestern battleground holds Senate, House primaries today
The key southwestern general election battleground state of Arizona holds primaries on Tuesday, which will set the stage for likely competitive autumn showdowns that may determine control of the House and Senate. The contest grabbing the most national attention is the race to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the Democrat-turned-independent who is not seeking a second...
Border senator eyed as VP pick could help Harris with key weakness
An Arizona senator rumored to be one of the top contenders for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate has previously backed border wall construction, and has at times been critical of the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., has been named in multiple reports as a possible vice presidential pick for...
Rep. Ciscomani fends off primary challenge from fellow Republican ahead of tight election
Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., on Tuesday fended off a primary challenge from another Republican putting pressure on him from the right — ahead of what is expected to be a tight contest in November. Ciscomani won the GOP primary for the 6th Congressional District ahead of Kathleen Winn, who placed third in the 2022 primary...
First-term GOP rep fends off grudge challenge from McCarthy-backed primary opponent in Arizona
Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., fought off a primary challenge Tuesday against a challenger he sought to tie to ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whom Crane voted to remove last year. Crane had faced a challenge for the seat in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District from Jack Smith, a former member of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors....
Vance plans Arizona border visit as campaign hammers Harris on failings as 'czar'
Former President Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, will travel to the key swing state of Arizona Thursday, where he plans to visit the southern border. Vance will make an appearance in a critical state for the Trump campaign’s hopes of winning the election while also tackling a critical concern of voters in the...
GOP rep wins primary to defend closely watched Arizona seat
Republican Rep. David Schweikert has won the battle for the party’s nod to keep one of the most vulnerable congressional seats in Arizona, which Democrats are hoping to flip in November. The 1st Congressional District is currently held by Schweikert, who narrowly won re-election in 2022 by less than 1%, and was the frontrunner going...
Arizona sergeant rescues baby eagle trapped under his patrol vehicle
A baby eagle that was separated from its family is now safe after wandering under a sergeant’s patrol vehicle. Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Kingman, Arizona, shared news of the successful rescue of the little bird on Facebook along with photos and videos. “Sergeant Giralde was working an off-duty road construction detail...
Kari Lake wins GOP nod, setting up general election battle with Gallego for Sinema's seat
Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona on Tuesday evening, setting up a heated race against Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., in November for the open seat being vacated by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. Lake defeated Pinal County, Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb for the nomination. Gallego won his bid for the Democratic nomination to...









