President Trump

Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS

President Trump is expected to propose rescinding $1.1 billion — two years worth of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

NOAA contracts are being reviewed one by one, throwing the agency into chaos

"Lots of stuff will break," a NOAA staffer said. "It's just a matter of time."

Border Czar addresses Arizona lawmakers

He strongly defended the Trump Administration's actions.

Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit

About half of the products in a supermarket, around 40,000 items, will be impacted by Trump's tariffs, either in whole or in part.

As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated

While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.

Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy

As President Trump rolls out a new round of tariffs, shoppers are keeping a tight grip on their wallets.

Tucson turns out to protest Trump Administration

Protestors lined the street in front of the Tesla dealership.

Deportations decline under Trump

ICE Data shows immigration removals are actually down under Trump.

As the Trump administration purges web pages, this group is rushing to save them

Six weeks into the administration, the Internet Archive said it had cataloged some 73,000 web pages that existed on the U.S. government websites prior to Trump's inauguration and have since been expunged.

AZ Sen. Mark Kelly urges Trump to reconsider tariffs

Kelly warns they hurt Arizona's economy, raise prices, and threaten key industries.

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.

Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona

Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.

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.

Trump's DEI ban could take $800 million from Arizona universities

Affected grants cover wildfires, pollution, public health and more.

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.

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.

The Press Room - March 7, 2025

Nanos withdraws from Operation Desert Guardian, Trump delays Mexican tariffs, and more.

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.

The Press Room - February 14, 2025

We review Prop 414, ICE raiding a local restaurant, & the effect of grant freezes on UA.

The Press Room - January 24, 2025

We discuss President Donald Trump sending thousands of troops to the AZ/Mexico border and more.