Donald Trump wants 10,000 more Border Patrol agents but high turnover has stymied far more modest growth targets
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump vows to expand the Border Patrol by 50% with 10,000 more agents. That’s twice as many as he promised in his first term, when staffing actually dropped by more than 1,000. And high turnover persists.
Middle school with collegiate offers? Arizona high school basketball underclassmen and coaches reveal early recruiting realities
MESA – Arizona high school underclassmen Kyi Kyi Miles, Darius Wabbington and Delton Prescott received college offers in middle school. Their coaches, including Perry’s Sam Duane Jr., who mentored NBA stars, and former Suns guard Sebastian Telfair’s brother, weigh in on early recruiting.
‘We are not alone’: LA city council passes sanctuary city ordinance as Donald Trump plans mass deportations
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles passes a landmark sanctuary city ordinance, strengthening protections for immigrants by banning cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and ensuring compliance through citywide audits and training.
Strength coach for the mind: Diamondbacks’ mental performance guru brings ‘whole person’ into baseball
PHOENIX – MLB players are always under a harsh spotlight, judged by an entire nation when they make a mistake. The pressure can be overwhelming, but Arizona Diamondbacks mental performance coach Zach Brandon is there to keep things in perspective.
Tucson Roadrunners battle uncertainty, changes to keep professional hockey alive in Arizona
TUCSON – The Tucson Roadrunners are coming off an offseason filled with uncertainty and questions about the future in the desert. Despite changes around the organization, the Roadrunners are still icing the NHL players of tomorrow while trying to keep hockey alive in the desert.
Kelly skeptical, Gallego mum on Trump defense pick – Fox News host Pete Hegseth – who lacks national security experience
WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth – the Fox and Friends host tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for secretary of defense – lacks national security experience. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is skeptical. Others are stunned.
Answering the call: Hines Ward picks up new inspiration on sidelines of ASU Football
After leaving the XFL, former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward was unsure what his future in coaching would hold. In his first season at ASU, he has reignited his passion for coaching football.
G League Suns open season with familiar names, from Collin Gillespie to TyTy Washington to David Stockton
PHOENIX – The Valley Suns begin their opening act in the G League Friday night as the affiliate of the Phoenix Suns. Former NBA players and league hopefuls look to develop, win and work their way onto an NBA roster.
Trump defeats Harris, will return to White House; Arizona results still pending
Former President Donald Trump has been reelected, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Wisconsin put him over the top. The 45th and soon to be 47th president is the first convicted felon elected commander in chief. Grover Cleveland was the only other former president returned to office, in the election of 1892.
Arizona approves Proposition 314 that will let police arrest undocumented immigrants, stoking fears of racial profiling
WASHINGTON – Arizona voters gave overwhelming approval to a ballot measure that gives state and local police the power to arrest undocumented immigrants – the latest volley in a decades-long effort by conservatives dissatisfied with federal enforcement.
‘Native voters can and will decide this election’: Parties fight to secure Native American votes
PHOENIX – With extremely tight polling, the Republican and Democratic parties are looking to court Native American communities that have historically been hard to reach as a way to win Arizona and the rest of the country’s vote for the upcoming November election.
On-call maternity care in rural Arizona boosted by AHCCCS funding
PHOENIX – The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) distributed $2.5 million to four community health centers through the Whole Person Care Initiative for on-call maternity care services in rural communities.
