More migrants are coming from outside the Americas but Donald Trump’s claims of ‘military invasion’ by China are unfounded
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump and others have claimed the Southwest border has become a route for China and other adversaries to infiltrate the U.S. with an “army” of fighters. It’s true that more migrants are coming from beyond the Americas, but there’s no evidence of their claims.
Maricopa County election official rejects Trump claim that glitch involving 98,000 Arizona voters means someone is ‘trying to rig the election’
WASHINGTON – A glitch in Arizona’s voter registration system has left about 98,000 people on the rolls who haven’t proven citizenship, prompting an allegation of vote rigging from former President Trump. The Arizona secretary of state and Maricopa County recorder reject the fearmongering as they ask the Arizona Supreme Court to decide how to move forward.
Spark the Spectrum empowers Arizona voters with disabilities after court ruling expands accessibility
PHOENIX – A Spark the Spectrum workshop, co-hosted by First Place AZ and the Foundation for Blind Children, aimed to empower voters with disabilities with knowledge for the November election. It is part of the ongoing Vote the Spectrum campaign, dedicated to helping those with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities navigate the voting process.
American-ish Samoa: Debate persists over rights denied to millions from U.S. territories
SALT LAKE CITY – Nearly 4 million people live in the five inhabited U.S. territories, but their ability to participate in American democracy is limited. When one American Samoan fought for more, he caused rifts across the islands.
Democrats, Republicans across Arizona work to engage underrepresented voters
PHOENIX – Groups on both sides of the aisle aim to educate voters, including Activate 48's "Together We Will" campaign, Arizona Latino Republican Association's candidate recruitment efforts, and events hosted by Arizona Teenage Republicans.
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.
‘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.
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.
