Arizona Capitol protesters disrupt GOP ICE announcement
The protest forced a planned Republican press conference about protecting ICE agents to move indoors.
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‘The whole thing was a lie’: The QAnon Shaman looks back on Jan. 6
Jacob Chansley was the most indelible image of the Jan. 6 insurrection. He’s become only more conspiracy-minded since.
Kari Lake may be planning to inflict herself upon a different state
A new report says Kari Lake just purchased a condo in Iowa and may be looking to run for Senate there.
Trump snubs most MAGA candidate in Arizona congressional primary
Donald Trump is handing out endorsements like candy — but didn’t give one to far-right state Rep. Joseph Chaplik.
Trump’s Defense Department wants to demote Sen. Mark Kelly over video
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been targeting Kelly over a video telling service members to reject unlawful orders.
9 key Arizona election races to watch in 2026: Governor up for grabs
Impactful offices like governor, attorney general and several seats in Congress are up for grabs in the 2026 election cycle.
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The Departed: Remembering Phoenix figures who died in 2025
The deaths of Charlie Kirk and Raul Grijalva headlined 2025, but Phoenix lost many others in politics, arts, music and food.
Looking back at our top Arizona Watchdog Project stories from 2025
Earlier this year, we got a big investigative reporting grant. Here’s how we’ve put it to work so far.
New Times readers react to ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ bill
People mocked the idea of a state study of Trump’s critics: ‘Why don’t we study political cults instead?’
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The 10 most-read news stories 2025: ICE raids, misconduct and porn
You read about ICE raids, the affordability crises and our biggest scoops. Oh, and how to watch porn without showing ID.
The 10 wildest news stories of 2025: Poop, Nazis and QAnon Shaman
Who’s buried in my grave? Who sent the county attorney feces? Here are the wackiest things we covered this year.
5 Arizona immigration stories to keep an eye on in 2026
The Supreme Court will weigh in on birthright citizenship and Arizona immigration activists will remain on guard next year.
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Lady who threatened to toss lobbyist off balcony wants to be governor
Leezah Sun was drummed out of the Arizona Legislature due to a variety of ethical issues.
Arizona lawmaker wants state to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
What, your heart isn’t bursting with love for the commander in chief? Are you feeling OK?
Ignorance is Bliss: Republican picks on trans kids with ballot measure
State Rep. Selina Bliss has taken up a favorite GOP pastime: targeting trans children over youth sports.
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Heap wasn’t at work the day mailer screw-up hit Recorder’s Office
Records show Justin Heap didn’t come in after his office wrongly told 83,000 voters their registrations would be canceled.
Video: Phoenix councilmember goes on rant about the homeless
Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council voted to curb harm reduction activities. But before that, Jim Waring delivered a screed.
Glendale official asked for cash while blasting council ‘slush fund’
Lupe Conchas wants to end oversight-free city council stipends. At the same time, he asked people to send him money directly.
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Sen. Kelly lawyers up, prepares to fight Department of Defense probe
The Trump administration seems intent on making an example of Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to disobey unlawful orders.
Phoenix may ban handing out drug-testing kits in city parks
The Phoenix City Council will weigh a proposal to prohibit handing out drug-testing kits and providing HIV testing in parks.
Andy Biggs gets transphobic, claims ‘trans kids don’t exist’
Eager to curry MAGA’s favor as he runs for Arizona governor, Biggs punched down at vulnerable children.
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Thumbs down: Chandler kills Sinema-backed data center in 7-0 vote
Sinema lobbied hard for the data center, but her involvement created exactly the opposition she tried to sweeping away.