Despite Billions in Investments, Biden Trails in Arizona and Georgia
President Biden's economic policies have led to significant investments in Arizona and Georgia, but have not boosted his political support in these states. [ more ]
Amazon's Delivery Drones Won't Fly in Arizona's Summer Heat
Amazon acknowledged temperature limits above 104 degrees impacting drone deliveries, revealing challenges for their service in desert regions. [ more ]
Kari Lake denounces Arizona abortion ban that she once supported
Kari Lake, a US Senate candidate allied with Donald Trump, reversed her support for Arizona's abortion ban, highlighting the disunity within the Republican party. [ more ]
Inmate charged in stabbing attack of Derek Chauvin
A former gang member and FBI informant, John Turscak, has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at a federal prison in Arizona.
Turscak stabbed Chauvin 22 times and admitted that he would have killed Chauvin if correctional officers hadn't intervened quickly. [ more ]
Arizona voting officials charged for refusing to certify 2022 election results
Two elected officials in Arizona have been charged with conspiracy and interfering with an election officer for stalling the certification of election results in their county.
The officials face two felony counts for their refusal to certify the county's election results in 2022, leading to a court order for certification.
The indictment alleges that the officials conspired to delay the vote canvass and interfere with the statewide vote canvass. [ more ]
High school shown 'propaganda in favor of Hamas' that called Oct 7 attacks 'retaliation' by Amnesty International affiliated group: report
The Arizona superintendent of education is warning districts to avoid collaborating with Amnesty International USA and UNICEF education division due to a presentation that white-washed Palestinian terrorism.
Jewish students felt unsafe after the presentation described Hamas attacks as 'retaliation' and referred to the Second Intifada as 'demonstrations'.
Superintendent Tom Horne called the presentation 'profoundly antisemitic' and 'anti-American' for blaming the U.S. for the plight of Palestinians. [ more ]
'QAnon Shaman' Seriously Wants Another Go At The Capitol
Jacob Chansley, known for his appearance during the Capitol riot, has filed a candidate statement of interest to run as a Libertarian for Arizona's 8th Congressional District seat.
Chansley pleaded guilty to obstructing an official proceeding in connection with the Capitol insurrection.
Chansley served about 27 months in prison before being transferred to a Phoenix halfway house in March 2023. [ more ]