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Immigration has been a winning issue for Trump. This week may be a pivotal test.

Immigration has been a winning issue for Trump. This week may be a pivotal test.

Immigration is Donald Trump’s signature issue. It propelled him from Trump Tower to the Oval Office in 2016 and, along with the economy, again in 2024. But a question looms over his recent actions in Los Angeles: Will they cement his support as a...

Arizona schools chief accuses Scottsdale Unified board of adopting ‘woke’ curriculum

Arizona schools chief accuses Scottsdale Unified board of adopting ‘woke’ curriculum

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne says he plans to report the Scottsdale Unified School District to the federal government, saying the board violated a signed agreement not to teach diversity, equity, and...

Immigration Protests Arizona

Immigration Protests Arizona

Mesa Westwood EDGE Sinei Tengei Chooses Arizona State Sun Devils

Mesa Westwood EDGE Sinei Tengei Chooses Arizona State Sun Devils

Sinei Tengei, a local standout EDGE prospect from Mesa Westwood, has committed to Arizona State University after receiving a scholarship offer during a recent Big Man competition. Tengei, who has been in contact with ASU since his freshman year,...

Taiwan Semiconductor, University Of Tokyo Launch Joint Lab For Advanced Research And Education

Taiwan Semiconductor, University Of Tokyo Launch Joint Lab For Advanced Research And Education

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM announced on Thursday that they have launched a joint research laboratory dedicated to advancing semiconductor research, education, and talent incubation. Taiwan...

Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

Representatives Greg Stanton, Paul Gosar, Yassamin Ansari and Juan Ciscomani, introduced legislation that would rename the downtown Tucson Federal Building as the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building”, after the late congressman. “Renaming this...

Climate Change Activists, Progressive Lawyers Provide ‘Training’ Ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Protest in Nashville

Climate Change Activists, Progressive Lawyers Provide ‘Training’ Ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Protest in Nashville

Two organizations are preparing to provide training for the protesters descending on Nashville for the “Rapid Response Rally to Support Kilmar Abrego Garcia” on Friday, as revealed by one of the protest organizers, who listed an event jointly...

Immigration judges in Arizona accused of cooperating with ICE

Immigration judges in Arizona accused of cooperating with ICE

Archbishop Weisenburger: Immigrants are—and always have been—the lifeblood of America.

Archbishop Weisenburger: Immigrants are—and always have been—the lifeblood of America.

Even before our nation’s founding, immigrants came to this land seeking freedom from persecution, greater economic opportunity and the ability to raise their families in peace. In addition to their hopes and dreams, they brought with them a...

Immigration dominates heated Arizona Democratic debate for special House election

Immigration dominates heated Arizona Democratic debate for special House election

President Donald Trump and immigration were the stars of a heated Democratic primary debate for Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Five Democrats — activist Deja Foxx, former Pima County Board Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, former state Rep....

Arizona law enforcement arrests dozens during child predator operation

Arizona law enforcement arrests dozens during child predator operation

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — State leaders are coming together on Wednesday to provide an update on a month-long law enforcement operation to catch online child predators. Operation Safe Online Summer, or SOS, was led by the Phoenix Police Department and...

Arizona high school athletes contend with immigration uncertainty in their communities

Arizona high school athletes contend with immigration uncertainty in their communities

PHOENIX -- While President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles has garnered national attention, a quieter storyline is unfolding at high schools in Arizona as young athletes from diverse backgrounds are speaking...

Operation Safe Online Summer nabs Arizona child abuse suspects

Operation Safe Online Summer nabs Arizona child abuse suspects

PHOENIX - More than 70 online child predators were arrested in Operation Safe Online Summer, with some arrests happening in Arizona. What we know: The nationwide Department of Justice operation began in April and included dozens of local, state...

Following House Settlement, Athletic Programs' Culture Is More Important Than Ever

Following House Settlement, Athletic Programs' Culture Is More Important Than Ever

While waiting for the House v. NCAA settlement to conclude, I, like many other college football fans, had to finally accept that the amateurism model, in place for over a century, has come to an end. The settlement ruling, which has been five...

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Teachers for Antisemitism Claims

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Teachers for Antisemitism Claims

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday sent a letter to the state legislature’s Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro to explain her decision to veto House Bill 2867, legislation which would have empowered parents to file lawsuits against their...

Arizona man dies after being overtaken by currents on San Juan River

Arizona man dies after being overtaken by currents on San Juan River

Park officials said visitors to the area should be aware that river currents can be deceptively strong. KAYENTA, Ariz. — An Arizona man died on Sunday after he presumably drowned on the San Juan River near Clay Hills in Glen Canyon National...

Operation targeting child predators leads to dozens of arrests across Arizona

Operation targeting child predators leads to dozens of arrests across Arizona

Officials said the operation sparked 132 investigations, which led to 72 arrests of people using the internet to exploit children. PHOENIX — Dozens of alleged sex offenders have been arrested after a month-long investigation involving law...

Graham County Education: 115 multiracial students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year

Graham County Education: 115 multiracial students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year

Tom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction at Arizona Department of Education | WikipediaTom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction at Arizona Department of Education | Wikipedia There were 115 multiracial students enrolled in Graham...

Immigrants, Gettin' the Job Done: Interview with Dennis Raphael Garcia, author of "Las Madres"

Immigrants, Gettin' the Job Done: Interview with Dennis Raphael Garcia, author of "Las Madres"

This week, book lovers and historians can catch Dennis Raphael Garcia on his book tour in Garden City on Wednesday night at the Finney County Historical Museum; he then heads to Dodge City Public Library on Thursday night. All info is on our...

Hobbs vetoes Antisemitism in Education Act

Hobbs vetoes Antisemitism in Education Act

Arizona House and Senate pass Antisemitism in Education Act. The bill heads to Gov. Hobbs’ office. (File photo by Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News) PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2867, the Antisemitism in Education Act, on Tuesday. The bill would...

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