Yassamin Ansari – California Globe

Arizona Dem Accuses Jared Kushner of ‘Brazen Corruption’ Over Foreign Investments

April 22, 2026 3:56 pmApril 22, 2026 3:57 pm

Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ3) accused Jared Kushner of profiting from foreign government relationships while maintaining influence in international affairs, calling the situation “open, naked, brazen corruption.” “Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, is shaping US foreign policy while simultaneously soliciting billions...

Senator Gallego Draws Online Backlash After Announcing State of the Union Boycott

February 23, 2026 12:10 pmFebruary 23, 2026 12:45 pm

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced Friday that he will not attend the upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday, opting instead to deliver a video message explaining his protest — a move that quickly generated substantial online backlash....

Pinal County Arizona Partners with ICE After Rep Grijalva Caught in ‘Jussie Smollet’ Moment

December 8, 2025 1:28 pmDecember 8, 2025 1:28 pm

On Monday, Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller held a press conference to announce the county’s new partnership with ICE through the 287(g) enforcement program. From the dais, Miller slammed Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva’s (D) stunt over the weekend where she...

Senator Padilla’s Outburst at Sec. Noem DHS Briefing as Fundraiser Fodder

June 13, 2025 1:36 pmJune 13, 2025 2:13 pm

U.S Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Democratic National Party (DNC), and other Democrats released a huge wave of fundraising requests early on Friday, using the incident from Thursday where Padilla was detained and briefly handcuffed as...