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Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines
WASHINGTON — Most copper mined in the U.S. comes from Arizona. But President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he will halt minting of pennies isn’t likely to make much difference, because nearly all the metal in pennies made since 1982 is zinc – including the 3.2 billion minted last year.
Donald Trump’s mass deportations could mean higher costs and labor shortages in Arizona
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's mass deportations may lead to higher wages and prices in Arizona, along with worker shortages in the agriculture and construction sectors.
Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego join rare overnight Senate protest against Trump pick for budget director, an architect of Project 2025
WASHINGTON – Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego joined other Democrats in an overnight marathon protesting President Donald Trump’s appointment for budget director, Russell Vought.
‘QAnon Shaman’ and other Jan. 6 rioters from Arizona celebrate Trump pardons that many denounce as a slap to democracy and police
Washington — About 15 of the nearly 1,600 people pardoned by President Donald Trump in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are from Arizona – including the “QAnon Shaman;” a Proud Boys member who was on standby for an armed second wave; and Ray Epps, the target of rightwing rumors about an FBI plot to spark the riot.
Trump vents about Biden’s pardons, Capitol riot ‘hostages,’ crowd undercount 8 years ago in unscripted post-inauguration speech
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump pivoted quickly from a scripted inauguration speech to venting about losing a "rigged" 2020 election and Biden’s 11th-hour pardons for Liz Cheney, Gen. Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Donald Trump vows breathtaking pace of pardons, deportations and retribution after inauguration
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump offered a vision of American renewal as he returns to the White House, along with swift and sweeping changes on immigration, “woke” ideology and the economy.
Canceled inauguration parade would have put spotlight on pro-Donald Trump Navajo group
WASHINGTON – The Inaugural Parade, canceled three days before President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in – would have featured a couple of dozen “Navajos for Trump,” activists who campaigned for Trump in Arizona and other states.