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.
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.
The Press Room - March 7, 2025
Nanos withdraws from Operation Desert Guardian, Trump delays Mexican tariffs, and more.
Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact
Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.
Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office
Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.
The Press Room - February 28, 2025
Gov. Hobbs creates Operation Desert Guardian, and should Congressman Grijalva step down?
The Press Room - February 21, 2025
How the Pima County Supervisors are bracing for the possibility of budget cuts.
Trump suspends legal aide to thousands of migrant children in the U.S.
The Trump administration ended legal aid for unaccompanied minors, leaving them without representation in immigration court.
Trump terminates Biden appointee, head of Arizona U.S. attorneys
He took over the job in 2021.
The Press Room - February 14, 2025
We review Prop 414, ICE raiding a local restaurant, & the effect of grant freezes on UA.
Some migrants opt to stay at U.S.-Mexico border after Trump blocks asylum pathways
Some migrants who hoped to seek asylum are deciding to make a home at the U.S.-Mexico border after the Trump administration cut off most legal pathways to asylum.
$68 million in Pima County grants under review amid Trump’s executive order
Federal grant funding for infrastructure, environmental projects and aid programs remains uncertain.
Douglas declares an emergency in anticipation for effects from Trump's border policy
The emergency declaration passed in a three to two vote.
‘Absolutely appalled’ Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Trump Administration over $3 trillion federal funding freeze
The Trump administration walked back the freeze after public outcry.
The Buzz: How Trump’s immigration policies affect Southern Arizona
Trump’s sweeping immigration overhaul ignites legal battles, international tension, and questions of constitutional limits.
