Giffords to Congress: ‘The nation is counting on you’ after Las Vegas
WASHINGTON - Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords turned and shook her fist toward the Capitol Monday after telling lawmakers "the nation is counting on you" to act in the wake of Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas.
In Focus DACA Special Report: Episode 1
In the first episode of In Focus DACA Special Report, we look at the status of immigration policy as the clock ticks on a deadline for Congress.
Donkeys? Elephants? Nah. This campaign pits dogs and hedgehogs
WASHINGTON - It's a classic Washington rags-to-riches story. Born in tough conditions, he made his way to Capitol Hill, where he's now running in an election against tough odds. But this is not a typical politician.
Officials: Nothing to worry about – yet – when health programs expire
WASHINGTON - With Congress focused on the fight over an Obamacare replacement, lawmakers failed this week to take action on programs that protect 22,000 low-income kids in Arizona and help pay for uncompensated care at state hospitals.
Sinema’s long-expected challenge to Flake shakes up Senate race
WASHINGTON - One day after Rep. Kyrsten Sinema's long-anticipated announcement of a 2018 challenge to Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, a liberal group was pledging to raise money for her and two political consultants changed their outlook on the race to "toss up."
As Scalise returns to Capitol, Flake repeats call for renewed civility
WASHINGTON - Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, repeated his concerns Thursday that a breakdown of civility in politics has led to gridlock and, in extreme cases, attacks like those on former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in 2011 and Rep. Steve Scalise in June.
Arizona teen joins Capitol push to replace diesel buses with electric
WASHINGTON - Metro Tech High School senior Axel Vargas doesn't dislike all school buses - just the diesel ones whose emissions he says are hurting the air quality and affecting the health of him and his classmates.
Bike paths and walkways mark grand goals for Grand Canal
PHOENIX – Work is underway to transform the Grand Canal from barren paths to a well-lit, artistic magnet for bicyclists and hikers.
As border wall prototype construction starts, Arizona geographer speaks up
PHOENIX - Leaving behind violence and poverty, a Central American family travels thousands of miles by foot, train, and bus. Once they finally arrive at the U.S. border, they have one more difficult decision to make: carry a bag full of marijuana and cross the desert with some help, or risk their life and cross alone.
How would Pat Tillman react to anthem controversy? Friend Staat has an idea
PHOENIX -- The controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem -- that divided fans and drew the ire of President Donald Trump -- thrust an unlikely figure in the spotlight.
Franks back with ‘pain-capable’ bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
WASHINGTON - House leaders said they hope to have a vote as soon as next week on a bill by Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale, that would prohibit abortions in most cases after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Tell us: What aspects of health care reform are important to you?
Senate Republicans are trying again to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act — or Obamacare — by fast-tracking the so-called Graham-Cassidy bill, which is expected to come up for a vote before Sept. 30.
