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FOIA Documents Reveal University of Arizona Coordinated $50,000 Jeffrey Epstein Donation, Contradicting Prior Claims

February 6, 2026 2:33 pmFebruary 6, 2026 2:33 pm

Newly released emails obtained through public records requests show that the University of Arizona directly coordinated a $50,000 donation from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including offers to book him a hotel in Tucson and assistance in rerouting the funds...

Senator Ruben Gallego Introduces Bill to Hike Federal Minimum Wage to $20 by 2029

February 5, 2026 1:13 pmFebruary 5, 2026 1:18 pm

Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego announced Thursday that he has introduced legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029, framing it as a necessary step to ensure “no one who works full time in this...

Hundreds Protest Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Surprise, Arizona

February 5, 2026 12:09 pmFebruary 5, 2026 12:09 pm

Over 800 people gathered in Surprise, Arizona, on Jan. 31 to oppose plans for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and processing facility, as part of a broader federal effort to expand immigrant detention capacity, according to protest organizers,...

Turning Point Action Executive Criticizes AZ Secretary of State Fontes Over Election Website Promotion

February 4, 2026 3:17 pmFebruary 4, 2026 3:17 pm

Tyler Bowyer, chief operating officer of Turning Point Action, criticized Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on social media accusing Fontes of promoting an election-related website that Bowyer said would contribute to “more chaos and delays in voting.” In a...

Hobbs Breaks With Mayes Over ‘Stand Your Ground’ Remarks as GOP Pushes for Retraction, Resignation

February 3, 2026 1:28 pmFebruary 3, 2026 2:36 pm

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs publicly distanced herself from Attorney General Kris Mayes following Mayes’ recent comments about Arizona’s self-defense laws and potential confrontations with federal agents, calling the remarks “inappropriate” and saying they should be retracted. Hobbs’ statement came as...

Arizona House Escalates Probe: Independent Counsel Retained in Governor Hobbs’ Alleged Pay-to-Play Scandal

February 3, 2026 7:25 amFebruary 3, 2026 7:25 am

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-29) announced on Monday that the House has retained independent counsel to deepen the investigation into Governor Katie Hobbs’ (D) alleged pay-to-play scandal at the Department of Child Safety (DCS). This move comes amid mounting...

Pinal County Attorney Defends ICE Agreement, Emphasizes Focus on Prosecuting Criminal Offenders

January 31, 2026 12:03 pmJanuary 31, 2026 12:03 pm

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller issued a statement Friday defending his office’s participation in a federal immigration enforcement partnership, saying the agreement is intended to assist in targeting criminal offenders rather than broad immigration enforcement. According to InMaricopa and a...