Elon Musk calls AZ Senator Mark Kelly a "traitor" following Ukraine visit
Senator Mark Kelly's visit comes as the United States pauses aid to Ukraine.
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.
Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable
The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.
Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact
Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.
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.
The Buzz: How public media is dealing with funding threats
This week we explore how proposed cuts to public media funding could hit rural and tribal stations the hardest, threatening vital news and emergency broadcasts.
Rogue Theatre's "Marjorie Prime" creates a conversation about what it means to be human in the age of AI.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding canyons on the moon; and more voices from The Class of 2024.
Kelly questions cost of using military aircraft for deportations
Arizona's senior senator claims plane used to send deportees to India cost four times what a charter flight would.
PBS shutters DEI office
The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.
University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate
AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.
AZ Senate President asks to meet with Interior Secretary to talk uranium mining
This is Senate President Warren Petersen's second attempt to rescind former President Joe Biden's 2023 designation of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
AZ Senate Pres. Petersen goes to White House for transgender sports order signing
A similar Arizona law is on hold.
Douglas declares an emergency in anticipation for effects from Trump's border policy
The emergency declaration passed in a three to two vote.
Federal court dismisses lawsuit challenging Grand Canyon National Monument
Court dismisses lawsuit from state legislative republicans challenging former president Joe Biden's Grand Canyon National Monument designation, ruling lawmakers lacked standing.
