Biden order shutting the border to migrants seeking asylum draws mixed reviews in Arizona
WASHINGTON – Arizona Democrats stood with President Joe Biden Tuesday as he announced strict policies for asylum-seekers. Republicans said it was too little too late as a long stalemate over the border persists in Congress.
Blood, sweat and stories: Preserving culture and history through lowriding
PHOENIX – There is a deeper story within the chrome and bright colors of the lowrider culture. A local car club member and Phoenix artists talk about the deeper meaning of lowrider culture and its role in preserving Chicano culture.
Magic Johnson pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s ASU speech with inspiring address, $75,000 donation
PHOENIX – To honor the 60-year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech at Arizona State, the school held its first “Building History: Continuing the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr” event. Keynote speaker Magic Johnson shared how King’s legacy has impacted his generosity.
Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Saalfrank suspended 1 year by MLB for sports betting
LOS ANGELES – MLB suspends Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Saalfrank for violating the league's sports betting policy. Additionally the MLB banned Tucupita Marcano permanently for violating the sport’s betting policy and playing in games in which he gambled.
Faith and baseball: Valley Christian’s journey from Dominican Republic fuels 3A state championship run
PHOENIX – Valley Christian's baseball team embarked on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, which strengthened their bond and faith, ultimately leading them to win the state championship.
Honoring heritage: Mercury’s Diana Taurasi pays homage to roots on Dia Latina amid skid-snapping win
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi discusses growing up in a Latina household, how that shaped her loyalty to Phoenix and how the Valley’s strong Hispanic population has led to her long list of successes.
Ruben Gallego faces election year pressures in vote against noncitizen voting in D.C., but it’s not unusual in local elections
WASHINGTON – Rep. Ruben Gallego voted with Republicans to block noncitizen voting in Washington, D.C. The issue is a lightning rod in the 2024 Senate campaign, and isn’t widely used in the United States, but it’s not unprecedented in local elections.
Wrestling with fate: How two visionaries elevated professional wrestling in the Valley
PHOENIX – Dom Vitalli and Jon Wolfgang helped transform Arizona’s wrestling landscape by establishing TrainInAZ and Phoenix Championship Wrestling.
Government report confirms that border agencies lose migrant belongings
WASHINGTON – A recent GAO report investigated complaints of border agents mishandling and throwing away migrant’s personal belongings. The report addressed these complaints and recommends new guidelines. Advocacy groups say migrants have lost vital documents.
In rare bipartisan agreement, House and Senate push to lift ban on felons with drug-related convictions receiving SNAP benefits
WASHINGTON — The Farm Bill advancing in the U.S. House would lift the 28-year ban on felons with drug-related convictions receiving SNAP benefits. Ex-offenders and prison advocates say this will make rehabilitation and returning to life after incarceration easier.
Donald Trump will campaign in Phoenix on Thursday after felony convictions in hush money case
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump, returning to the trail after a lengthy spell in a New York courtroom, is set to appear at a Turning Point Action event at Dream City Church on Thursday afternoon.
Debbie Lesko presses Fauci on gain of function, alleged suppression of lab-leak COVID-19 theory
WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, faced heated questions from Republicans on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic and denied allegations from Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko that he suppressed the lab-leak theory.
