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Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike U.S. grocery prices, industry experts warn

A 25% tariff on Mexican goods could have a ripple effect on U.S. produce prices and businesses.

Study shows border wall cuts wildlife crossings by 86%

A new study shows that the U.S.-Mexico border wall drastically reduced wildlife connectivity, especially large mammals such as black bears, deer, and wild turkeys.

New Border Patrol chief talks challenges, wins in the Tucson Sector

AZPM’s Danyelle Khmara interviewed Tucson Sector Border Patrol Chief Sean McGoffin about migrant trends, desert dangers, smuggling, and policy changes across administrations.

Migrant apprehensions remain low at U.S.-Mexico border

Federal data shows that migrant apprehensions in the Tucson sector remain low following Biden's June asylum restrictions.

Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump

Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies seizure of more than 6 million fentanyl pills and over 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing border security efforts.

New poll: Latinos lean Democratic despite Trump win

A new poll finds that Latino voters in Arizona rated issues at the U.S.-Mexico border as carrying less importance than what polls on broader demographics suggest.

Arizona’s border security prop headed toward passing

Arizona’s border security Proposition 314 was headed toward passing with more than 60 percent of the vote Tuesday night.

New border operations center to support cross-agency investigations

Governor Katie Hobbs was in Sierra Vista Monday for the dedication of a new border operations center that will allow law enforcement agencies to work together on criminal cases related to border security.

Arizona top spot for ammunition smuggled into Mexico

New federal data shows that the largest seizures of ammunition going from the U.S. into Mexico in fiscal year 2024 were at Arizona ports of entry.

New data shows Arizona continues to be hot spot for fentanyl smuggling

The largest quantity of fentanyl seized by border officials at the U.S.-Mexico border was in Arizona for the second fiscal year in a row.

Candidates move toward center on key issues in tight Congressional race

Arizona’s CD6 race between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and former Democratic state legislator Kirsten Engel is one of the most competitive in the state. Both candidates have veered toward more centered rhetoric in hopes of winning the district.

Vance repeats mass deportation promises at second Tucson rally

"We gotta get those people out of our country," he said.

Border Patrol apprehensions in FY24 fall while Tucson Sector increases due to record highs of asylum seekers

The number of times Border Patrol apprehended migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2024 fell by more than a quarter while the number in the Tucson Sector increased, due to the sector reaching record highs in migrant crossings.

Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson

The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.

Obama’s Tucson stop highlights push for early voting in Arizona

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Obama speechwriter David Litt emphasize issues that matter to Arizona voters in advance of the visit.

Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.

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