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Coverage of the Trump administration's Department of Goverment Efficiency and its impact on Arizonans.
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Tucson VA employees seek early exit as Trump-era cuts face legal hurdles

Legal challenges may delay a Trump administration plan to reduce VA staff by 15%.
June 6, 2025

Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park

A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.
May 6, 2025

A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake

U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Lake intends to cancel all funding for them.
March 10, 2025

Federal government to close Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Regional Office, alarming tribes

General Services Administration plans to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region Regional Office in Phoenix, raising tribal concerns over service disruptions for 53 tribes, including 20 in Arizona.
March 8, 2025

Who are the State of the Union guests of Southern Arizona's congressional representatives?

Some are taking the opportunity to make a political statement with their plus-one to the president's speech.
March 4, 2025

Saguaro National Park visitor centers to close Mondays amid National Park Service layoffs

Two visitor center staff laid off ahead of busy tourism season.
February 21, 2025

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.
February 19, 2025

Arizona and other states head to court to stop DOGE

Attorneys General from the states are worried about privacy.
February 6, 2025
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