U.S. military to conduct exercises in Phoenix over the next month
Police say the exercises are not related to immigration enforcement, but one city councilmember is not happy.
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LGBTQ groups pushing same-sex marriage measure that OKs discrimination
Two advocacy groups are trying to codify same-sex marriage protections — while including a carveout for religious objectors.
Pinal County Attorney used Signal to skirt public records law
Republican prosecutor Brad Miller denied that he has Signal on his phone, but Phoenix New Times has seen the messages.
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.
Ansari wants to abolish for-profit immigration detention centers
“There is no accountability for these for-profit detention centers under Donald Trump. They don’t care about these people.”
Mark Brnovich, former state attorney general, dies at 59
The Republican served two terms as state attorney general before running unsuccessfully for Senate in 2022.
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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.
Arizona Capitol protesters disrupt GOP ICE announcement
The protest forced a planned Republican press conference about protecting ICE agents to move indoors.
‘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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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?’
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.
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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.
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?
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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.