Anti-trans bills and executive orders are reshaping campus life
PHOENIX – Federal and state lawmakers continue to pass laws that target, control and limit queer youth. As universities comply with executive orders, many queer students and allies are left feeling abandoned. Still, they have rallied around one another in ways that institutions can’t.
When does President Donald Trump’s defiance of courts in deportation case cross the line into a constitutional crisis?
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has thumbed his nose at federal courts repeatedly in the case of the migrant deported to El Salvador by mistake and despite a protective order. Other presidents have pushed the limits of their authority, been slapped down by courts, grumbled, and complied. Trump isn't taking no for an answer. He's just outright defying the judicial branch.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari slams Trump after El Salvador visit to highlight case of wrongly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia
WASHINGTON – Rep. Yassamin Ansari returned to Phoenix on Tuesday after she and other Democratic lawmakers tried unsuccessfully to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the longtime Maryland resident deported to El Salvador by mistake. The White House slammed them for going on an “apology tour” on behalf of a gang member.
President Donald Trump’s ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’ carves transgender female athlete divide
PHOENIX – President Donald Trump signed an executive order, ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,’ on Feb. 5 with the intention to protect opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports. Groups have varying opinions on the executive order.
Democrats say Trump insiders may have profited off market turmoil triggered by launch, abrupt pause on tariffs
WASHINGTON — Sens. Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff are demanding information about potential insider trading by President Donald Trump’s family and inner circle, including billionaire Elon Musk. They cite the huge profits some traders made after he paused sweeping tariffs that had caused markets to crater.
Trump’s massive global tariffs wiped out trillions in US markets before he hit pause. What did, or could, his trade war achieve?
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s global tariffs wiped out $10 trillion before he hit pause and U.S. markets bounced back somewhat. His stated goals: bargaining leverage, revenue and protection for American industry. Was the pain worth it?
Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump’s DEI dragnet at Arizona universities, including research on wildfires, pollution and public health
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s DEI purge has put $812 million in grants to Arizona universities at risk – including research on wildfires, pollution and public health. Many of these grants followed previous federal guidelines that required efforts to broaden the scientific talent pool.
Trump wants to kill the CHIPS Act, saying tariff threat prompted TSMC’s new $100 billion bet
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants to kill the CHIPS Act, which provides $6.6 billion in federal subsidies for TSMC's $65 billion Phoenix semiconductor fabrication complex. He claimed that TSMC has not received money from the program, which is incorrect.
Tariff war threatens higher costs for Arizona farmers
PHOENIX – President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on agricultural imports and exports from Canada, Mexico and China are expected to drive up costs for Arizona farmers. They face financial uncertainty with rising fertilizer and machinery prices, though some remain hopeful that new trade agreements will expand global markets.
Trump speech to Congress leaves Arizona Democrats unimpressed, Republicans giddy
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s address to Congress revved up Arizona Republicans. But Democrats found much to criticize, including his attack on the CHIPS Act that helped bring the massive TSMC complex to Phoenix.
What to watch for at President Donald Trump’s address to Congress: theatrics, Ukraine and surprises
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to cover immigration, inflation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict in his first address to Congress since returning to office. Expect surprises, too.
Trump’s upcoming address to Congress: Arizona Democrats denounce ‘havoc’ and Republicans aren’t sure what to expect
WASHINGTON – Ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, Arizona Democrats say he’s done a “horrible job” and needs to explain how he’ll make life more affordable for regular Americans. Republicans like Rep. David Schweikert have no idea what to expect.
