Endorsements from Parkland survivors group elevates gun debate in Arizona races that pit Democrats against NRA-backed Republicans

WASHINGTON – March For Our Lives, the group formed by survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school shooting, has endorsed two Arizona Democrats against NRA backed Republicans.


Havasupai Tribe continues to oppose controversial uranium mine as Energy Fuels assures safety

PHOENIX – The Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon has been under scrutiny, but Energy Fuels continues to say its operations are safe. Despite this, the Havasupai are continuing their decades-long fight against the mine.

Protesters voice their opposition to uranium hauling from the Pinyon Plain Mine on Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Blake McCord via Grand Canyon Trust)

Navajos will press U.S. House to revive aid for victims of bomb fallout and uranium mines

WASHINGTON – The Navajo Nation is planning a protest at the U.S. Capitol to pressure House Republicans to revive a program for victims of radiation exposure. The program has compensated tens of thousands of bomb test downwinders and uranium miners.


ASU voter forum encourages college-aged voters to engage ahead of 2024 election

PHOENIX – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted a voter forum at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to educate young voters on ballot initiatives, registering to vote and how to detect misinformation in the digital age.


Kari Lake has Donald Trump’s stamp of approval but Arizona polls show her lagging, with implications for U.S. Senate race

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump backs Kari Lake for the U.S. Senate. But she remains less popular in Arizona, which has given Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego an edge that Vice President Kamala Harris lacks in the state.

Kari Lake in a red top speaking, and Ruben Gallego in a light blue shirt looking thoughtful.

‘This will not be tolerated’: Americans grapple with AI’s influence on elections

CONCORD, N.H. — This year’s election marks the first amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and that has regulators, lawmakers and voter advocates examining how best to regulate the technology to combat its misuse.


‘The most horrible day’: Those at the Capitol on Jan. 6 carry scars, shame, satisfaction

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in American democracy. Nearly four years later, more than 1,400 people have been charged in connection with the insurrection. Some have no regrets. Others brim with remorse.


Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban: What it means for pregnant women and how it compares to other states

WASHINGTON — Arizona bans abortion at 15 weeks. That’s later than some states and earlier than others. See how the regulations compare and what is happening during pregnancy at each stage.


Navajo Nation strengthens rules on uranium transportation as negotiations continue with Energy Fuels Inc.

WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation adopts new regulations on transportation of uranium ore through tribal land as it continues negotiations with Energy Fuels Inc.


Arizona is ‘essential’ in battle for U.S. Senate, says Democratic campaign chair as Ruben Gallego maintains lead over Kari Lake

WASHINGTON – Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., the Democrats’ chief Senate campaign strategist, said his party has little hope of holding the Senate if it loses in Arizona.


Tim Walz challenges Donald Trump’s stance on reproductive rights, mass shootings during Mesa campaign stop

MESA – Tim Walz’s stop at the Mesa Convention Center to rally support for presidential candidate Kamala Harris included attacks on Donald Trump for his stance on reproductive rights and mass shootings.

Tim Walz in formal attire speaking at a podium with a blue background and white text.

Hero or villain? Experts and voters consider Trump’s lasting impact on democracy

BOISE, Idaho – It’s been a common refrain this election year: Democracy itself is at stake. Those assertions briefly abated after the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but a question nevertheless begs exploration: What is his lasting impact on American democracy?