Operation Fast and Furious

Ask a Mexican on Guns in Mexico

By Gustavo Arellano

The Sublime Dumb Play of Fast and Furious 6

Dennis Burke's Leaking of Fast & Furious Memo in 2011 "Wholly Unbefitting a US Attorney," Says U.S. Inspector General's Office

The day after a high-ranking Justice Department official blasted former Arizona U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke for lying about one memo leaked to a reporter, Burke committed an even worse leak. That's just one damning finding in a U.S. Inspector General report about the actions of Burke in the Fast and ... More >>

Jeff Flake Slammed in TV Ad by Mother of Aurora Shooting Victim (Video)

A Valley mom whose son was killed last year in the movie-theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, slams Senator Jeff Flake in an advertisement that's about to hit Phoenix airwaves, thanks to Flake's vote against a proposal for more background checks on gun purchases.Caren Teves recently made news after ... More >>

Reverend Al Sharpton Reveals on National Television that the Emperor of Pinal County, Paul Babeu, Has No Clothes (ICYMI)

We all know the Danish tale about the emperor whose men and subjects stroke him in admiration over his new clothes. Of course, as the story goes, the emperor isn't actually wearing any clothes. Instead of questioning the obvious, everyone basks in a collective ignorance. Until a little boy in the c ... More >>

Here's How Matt Salmon Spent His Time "Questioning" Hillary Clinton on Benghazi

Earlier this week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave testimony at both House and Senate committees on the September 11 attack on the on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.Finally, Republicans got what they were waiting for -- although not quite everyone was effective in their opportunity to ... More >>

John Leonardo, Arizona U.S. Attorney, Supports Obama's Gun-Control Plan

John Leonardo, Arizona U.S. Attorney, released a letter to the public today that expresses support for banning certain kinds of guns and requiring background checks for all sales of firearms. Leonardo begins his letter by explaining that the "political climate for a constructive discussion about gu ... More >>

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Record Heat: ?! by Brad Dwyer

Once a week Up on the Sun features a new comic strip from punk rocker, cartoonist, and full-time dad Brad Dwyer. See the New Times print edition to check out the strip in glorious, inky newsprint each Thursday. See also: 10 Most Ridiculous Claims Made By Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Dave Mustaine Says ... More >>

Danny Marianino Signs Don't Ever Punch a Rockstar at Zia Records Over the Weekend

People have recognized Danny Marianino -- he of the infamous Danzig punching incident and hardcore band North Side Kings -- ever since video of the incident hit the Internet. But lately, it's been a little crazy. While signing my copy of his new book, Don't Ever Punch a Rockstar: A Collection of H ... More >>

Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Murder of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry

One of five men charged in the 2010 shooting death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder.Three of the four other people charged in Terry's death -- which has been linked to the "Fast and Furious" operation -- are still fugitives, while another was arrest ... More >>

Just Announced: Megadeth, Rock the Bells Tour, and More

With their Countdown to Extinction 25th Anniversary Tour kicking off in early November, Megadeth will be lighting up the Marquee Theatre on Saturday, December 8. God and Dave Mustaine only know how the mayhem will play out in the concrete jungle of the most-definitely-going-to-be cramped venue -- ... More >>

Border Patrol Agent Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting Near Bisbee

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was killed and another one was wounded in a shooting this morning near Bisbee.The agents were stationed at the Border Patrol station in Naco, which is named after slain Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.

"Fast and Furious" Weapons Linked to Many More Deaths, According to Univision

As has been the case with much of the timeline in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives "Fast and Furious" operation, the details just seem to get worse.This time, Univision claims it has linked 57 guns from Mexican crime scenes to the "Fast and Furious" operation -- 57 weapons tha ... More >>

"Fast and Furious" Report Pegs Phoenix ATF Office, U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona

The Justice Department's inspector general has released the agency's novel-length report on the "Fast and Furious" gunwalking scandal, which mostly calls out the ATF's Phoenix office and the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona for the botched operation.Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, September 13, 2012

ATF Officials Formerly in Phoenix Reportedly Blamed (Yet Again) in "Gunwalking" Scandal

See also: Top ATF Officials in Phoenix Replaced in Wake of "Gunwalking" Scandal See also: "Fast and Furious" Guns Tracked to More Violent Crimes in ArizonaA trio of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives managers formerly in the Phoenix office are reportedly being singled out for blame ... More >>

Top Phoenix Music Stories of the Week

The news waits for no one -- at least that's what we read somewhere -- so it's perfectly understandable that you, the reader, might have missed out on a musical tidbit, breaking news about your favorite venue, or one of our rants. So enjoy this digest-style sampling of some of our biggest stories f ... More >>

10 Most Ridiculous Claims Made By Megadeth's Dave Mustaine

See also: Dave Mustaine Says Obama Staged Fast and Furious Gunwalking Scandal, Aurora, Colorado, and Sikh Temple Shootings See also: Megadeth's Dave Ellefson: "Why I'm Trying to Become a Pastor" See also: Dave Mustaine's Advice for Starving Women in Africa: "Put a Plug in It" See also: Gigantour Fea ... More >>

Dave Mustaine Says Obama Staged Fast and Furious Gunwalking Scandal, Aurora, Colorado, and Sikh Temple Shootings

See also: Megadeth's Dave Ellefson: "Why I'm Trying to Become a Pastor" See also: Dave Mustaine's Advice for Starving Women in Africa: "Put a Plug in It" See also: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine is Metal's MVP See also: Rusty Assault Rifles Found in Madera Canyon Not Part of Fast and Furious, ATF Confirms ... More >>

Rusty Assault Rifles Found in Madera Canyon Not Part of Fast and Furious, ATF Confirms

See also: Fast and Furious Connection Not Ruled Out in Found Assault Rifles, Says Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada The ATF sent two agents to Santa Cruz County yesterday after the sheriff there said he hadn't  "discounted the possibility" that rusty rifles found in the desert were tied t ... More >>

Fast and Furious Connection Not Ruled Out in Found Assault Rifles, Says Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada

See also: Arizona Sheriffs Call for Independent Investigation of "Fast and Furious" Gunwalking Scandal and House Republicans Call For Special Counsel to Determine Whether AG Eric Holder Lied During "Fast and Furious" Testimony Even a few rusty guns found in the desert are enough to raise questi ... More >>