Phoenix restaurants and bars closed to protest ICE amid U.S. shutdown
Many restaurants and cafes will close for the day. Others will host fundraisers in solidarity with nationwide ICE protests.
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Standing with our communities, supporting all immigrants
Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.
The latest with all 35 lawsuits Kris Mayes has filed against Trump
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sued the Trump administration over SNAP benefits, birthright citizenship and more.
ASU students hold walkout to protest Trump and ICE
The protest was part of a nationwide “Free America Walkout” held on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Why is an Arizona sheriff shilling for a private drone company?
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has run a media blitz for drone company Draganfly, possibly benefiting a Trump associate.
Mark Kelly sues Department of Defense over attempt to demote him
The Arizona senator drew the Trump administration’s ire by telling military members to disobey illegal orders.
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Cochise Cronyism: An Arizona sheriff, ICE and quarter-million dollars
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office got $1 million to coordinate with ICE — including $250,000 in mysterious “travel” money.
‘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.
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.
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Phoenix ICE enforcement set to spike in 2026, report says
Trump’s draconian deportation machine has focused on big cities. A new report in the Bulwark says the Valley is next on his list.
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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Trump wants to deregulate weed. What that could mean for Arizona
As Donald Trump moves to reschedule weed as less dangerous, Arizona’s weed industry is taking a wait-and-see approach.
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?
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.
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Kyrsten Sinema kisses up to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: ‘MAHA is amazing’
Sinema gave RFK Jr. a tongue-bathing while promoting the psychedelic drug ibogaine.
Kelly probe revives Cold War persecution of ‘disloyal’ Americans
Perhaps it’s unsurprising that right-wing activist Laura Loomer has called for “making McCarthy great again.”
Trump lackey wants to court-martial Mark Kelly over social media video
You tell folks not to do illegal things and suddenly it’s a problem for some people.
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Trump reposts message calling for Sen. Mark Kelly to be hanged
Kelly and other lawmakers reminded service members that they can refuse unlawful orders. Apparently a bridge too far for Trump.
Phoenix homelessness is set to surge thanks to Trump, experts say
Due to Trump cuts, “the whole country is bracing for the biggest humanitarian crisis you’ve ever seen,” one expert says.
Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
After two judges forced the administration to continue funding the essential food program, the USDA has formed a plan.
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Phoenix New Times kicks off end-of-year membership drive
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