Expert: Arizona’s 2026 budget faces Big Beautiful Bill impact
The biggest impact on Arizona's 2026 budget will come from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to Glenn Farley, the Common Sense... Read More.
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Senate votes to approve ‘Bat Week;’ no vote to end shutdown
U.S. senators have remained locked in a government shutdown fight for nearly a month, but unanimously agreed Wednesday to designate Oct. 24 - Oct.... Read More.
Vance says U.S. troops will get paid Friday despite shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate... Read More.
Will lawyers crash your Halloween festivities this year?
In 1984, a Michigan man donned his Halloween costume – a sheep – and headed to a party with his wife Little Bo Peep.... Read More.
‘There is no excuse:’ air traffic controllers, pilots urge Congress to end shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on... Read More.
War Department announces more military strikes in Pacific
The Pentagon said Tuesday that it carried out three military strikes on four suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14 people as... Read More.
Feds prevent 6,525 known, suspected terrorists from entering US
In a few short months, the National Counterterrorism Center says it’s helped prevent 6,525 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) from entering the U.S.
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Democrats refuse to end shutdown for 13th time, drawing GOP ire
Despite opposition from major federal labor unions, Senate Democrats blocked Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to reopen and fund the government for the 13th time Tuesday.
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Arizona governor urges Feds to release funding for food
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has called on the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in food assistance funding amid the government shutdown.
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Domestic violence deaths on the rise in Colorado
The Center Square) – Colorado saw a dramatic increase in fatalities from domestic violence incidents in 2024, according to a new state report.
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