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Trump meets team to decide on Iran deal

U.S. and Iranian negotiators agreed on the text, but it needs top-level approval.

World

President Trump said on Friday that he&#x27;s convening his national security team in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about the agreement reached between U.S. and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iranian" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" data-vars-content-id="212fcddc-05e3-4901-90f2-900c5108259d" data-vars-headline="Trump meets team to decide on Iran deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">Iranian</a> negotiators. Why it matters: The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the war started, but a final agreement tackling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="212fcddc-05e3-4901-90f2-900c5108259d" data-vars-headline="Trump meets team to decide on Iran deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a>&#x27;s nuclear demands would require further negotiations.

Rock-bottom immigration rates leave mark on U.S. economy

President Trump's policy-driven immigration reversal underway has few modern parallels.

Economy

President Trump&#x27;s immigration crackdown is causing one of the sharpest slowdowns in U.S. population growth in decades. Economists are beginning to tally the effects, with some warning that the damage will stick around.Why it matters: The policy-driven immigration reversal underway has few modern parallels. The immediate result is evident in monthly employment figures, with the economy cranking out fewer jobs. <ul><li>But over time, fewer immigrants could be a productivity drag lasting well into the second half of this century.</li></ul>

Trump's $1.77B "anti-weaponization" fund temporarily blocked by federal judge

Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund temporarily blocked

The plan has sparked bipartisan skepticism.

Politics & Policy

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.776 billion &quot;anti-weaponization&quot; fund" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/18/trump-irs-lawsuit-dropped" data-vars-content-id="2a3c31e6-80fd-4cde-bc59-4d477daae355" data-vars-headline="Trump&#x27;s $1.77B &quot;anti-weaponization&quot; fund temporarily blocked by federal judge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/18/trump-irs-lawsuit-dropped" target="_self">$1.776 billion &quot;anti-weaponization&quot; fund</a> in a Friday order.The big picture: The controversial plan aims to create an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unprecedented mechanism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/20/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-judgment-fund-explainer" data-vars-content-id="2a3c31e6-80fd-4cde-bc59-4d477daae355" data-vars-headline="Trump&#x27;s $1.77B &quot;anti-weaponization&quot; fund temporarily blocked by federal judge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/20/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-judgment-fund-explainer" target="_self">unprecedented mechanism</a> to compensate people who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the government.

Canada's Trump pitch: Strong country helps "make America great again"

Canada's pitch: Strong nation helps "make America great again"

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled a desire for stronger U.S. ties — a shift in tone from earlier this year, when he suggested integration had created "vulnerabilities."

A war of words between U.S. and Canadian officials has raised the risk of a blow-up in North America&#x27;s signature trade deal. This week offered, perhaps, the first hint of a thaw.Driving the news: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled a desire for stronger U.S. ties — a shift in tone relative to earlier this year, when he suggested integration had created &quot;vulnerabilities.&quot;

Gas prices are dropping — but they're still high

Pain at the pump is easing with a possible Iran deal, but your summer travel is still going to cost you.

Energy & Climate

Pain at the pump is easing, but gas is far costlier heading into the summer than last year — and what comes next is wildly unpredictable.Why it matters: High gas prices are the most visible economic effect of the Iran war for many Americans grappling with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="inflation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/consumer-spending-income-pce" data-vars-content-id="3fb08ddf-3b16-4754-800a-8af2ead9884d" data-vars-headline="Gas prices are dropping — but they&#x27;re still high" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/28/consumer-spending-income-pce" target="_self">inflation</a>.

Glendale City Council's Conchas faces expulsion vote over SRP election

Glendale City Council member Lupe Conchas faces an expulsion vote over his election to the SRP power board.

News

The Glendale City Council will vote Thursday on whether to expel member Lupe Conchas over his election to the Salt River Project power board last month.The big picture: Glendale&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city charter" data-vars-click-url="https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTITHCH_ARTIITHCO_S5QU" data-vars-content-id="f8b7a5ca-d340-4a23-895a-13804d4d0af8" data-vars-headline="Glendale City Council&#x27;s Conchas faces expulsion vote over SRP election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTITHCH_ARTIITHCO_S5QU" target="_blank">city charter</a> says City Council members can&#x27;t hold other paid public offices except for notary public, National Guard member or military reservist.

Immigration slowdown hits Maricopa County growth

Fewer immigrants meant slower growth across the Valley last year.

Population growth in Maricopa County cooled off significantly last year.<ul><li>A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nosedive in immigration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="16fd15e9-18db-4e01-9fbc-f42cead73383" data-vars-headline="Immigration slowdown hits Maricopa County growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">nosedive in immigration</a> is almost entirely to blame, per recent census estimates.</li></ul>

Vote the George & Dragon as one of America's best soccer bars

Phoenix's George & Dragon English Pub is in contention to be one of USA Today's best soccer bars.

Arizona isn&#x27;t hosting any <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" data-vars-content-id="b5b65cc6-1558-4120-af4e-dd447d076780" data-vars-headline="Vote the George &amp; Dragon as one of America&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" target="_self">FIFA World Cup games</a>, but we can still be home to the best soccer bar in the U.S.State of play: USA Today is asking readers to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vote on the country&#x27;s best soccer bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/best-soccer-bar/" data-vars-content-id="b5b65cc6-1558-4120-af4e-dd447d076780" data-vars-headline="Vote the George &amp; Dragon as one of America&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/best-soccer-bar/" target="_blank">vote on the country&#x27;s best soccer bar</a>, and one of the contenders is right here in central Phoenix: the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George and Dragon English Pub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gndphx.com/" data-vars-content-id="b5b65cc6-1558-4120-af4e-dd447d076780" data-vars-headline="Vote the George &amp; Dragon as one of America&#x27;s best soccer bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gndphx.com/" target="_blank">George and Dragon English Pub</a>.

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McDonald's teases collab with Devin Booker and Nike

A cryptic Sedona video hints at new turquoise kicks.

In a trippy, cryptic video, McDonald&#x27;s is giving us a preview of an upcoming collab with Suns star Devin Booker and Nike.Zoom in: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="iconic turquoise arches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.scenic.org/2025/06/26/sedonas-turquoise-arches-show-how-communities-maintain-control/" data-vars-content-id="d18d724e-9eb5-4365-9252-c35f99bde7a1" data-vars-headline="McDonald&#x27;s teases collab with Devin Booker and Nike" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.scenic.org/2025/06/26/sedonas-turquoise-arches-show-how-communities-maintain-control/" target="_blank">iconic turquoise arches</a> in Sedona — which is one of the few McDonald&#x27;s locations without golden arches — appear to be central to whatever it is the fast-food chain, basketball star and footwear company are cooking up.

Spellbinder wins Axios Phoenix craft beer bracket challenge

The hazy IPA from Wren House  took the crown.

Axios Phoenix beer drinkers have spoken, and the best craft brew in Arizona isssss... <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spellbinder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wrenhousebrewing.com/product/spellbinder-4pk-16oz-cans/119" data-vars-content-id="8aa6a40c-0a13-45b3-b95d-95694f705995" data-vars-headline="Spellbinder wins Axios Phoenix craft beer bracket challenge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wrenhousebrewing.com/product/spellbinder-4pk-16oz-cans/119" target="_blank">Spellbinder</a>!State of beer: The hazy IPA from Wren House beat out OG Arizona craft beer Kilt Lifter from Four Peaks and Pedal Haus&#x27; Day Drinker, which recently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="won a World Beer Cup medal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/04/29/two-arizona-brews-win-world-beer-cup-honors" data-vars-content-id="8aa6a40c-0a13-45b3-b95d-95694f705995" data-vars-headline="Spellbinder wins Axios Phoenix craft beer bracket challenge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/04/29/two-arizona-brews-win-world-beer-cup-honors" target="_self">won a World Beer Cup medal</a>.

Gilbert Heritage District's apartment era is coming soon

A massive development project is expected to change the landscape of downtown Gilbert.

The Heritage District is months away from opening the first phase of a massive development project that&#x27;s expected to change the landscape of downtown Gilbert.Why it matters: The district exploded onto the Valley&#x27;s entertainment and dining scene about a decade ago and now the town is ready for the next chapter: adding office workers and full-time residents to the mix.

Shipping container housing opens for homeless seniors

The complex has 40 transitional housing units, and residents will have access to case managers and social services.

A newly opened project in Phoenix offers transitional housing made from shipping containers for older adults who are experiencing homelessness.State of play: City officials and others gathered Wednesday morning for the opening of Senior Bridge, which provides 40 individual transitional housing units for homeless seniors at 28th and Van Buren streets.

Cardinals roasted over schedule release video

Fans shredded the Cardinals after the team's awkward and apparently AI-generated reveal.

The Cardinals suffered their first embarrassment of 2026 this week — four months before the NFL season begins.The big picture: The league has turned the annual schedule release into a social media opportunity, with each team posting pop culture-y videos about their opponents.

Season ends for Suns squad that defied expectations

The Suns' success this season defied expectations.

Sports

The Phoenix Suns&#x27; season is over after a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first-round sweep in the playoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/04/27/phoenix-suns-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-4-live-updates/89822160007/" data-vars-content-id="f7b1631d-ec16-4800-835d-d685264539b0" data-vars-headline="Season ends for Suns squad that defied expectations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2026/04/27/phoenix-suns-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-4-live-updates/89822160007/" target="_blank">first-round sweep in the playoffs</a>, but it was still a wildly successful year.The big picture: The Suns were the seventh-place team in the Western Conference and made it to the playoffs as the eighth seed.

Terrible's gas stations are coming to the Valley

Nevada-based Terrible's is expanding its gas station and convenience store empire to the Valley.

Terrible&#x27;s is bringing its gas stations, convenience stores and unforgettable name to the Valley.The big picture: Terrible&#x27;s — known for decades as Terrible Herbst until a recent name change — is a southern Nevada institution that&#x27;s spread throughout the West.

Restaurants and boutique retail slated to replace old Los Olivos car wash

The Corner at Midtown, featuring restaurants and retail, will replace the old Los Olivos car wash.

The site of a demolished central Phoenix car wash that closed nearly a decade ago is finally getting new life as a retail and restaurant hub with a downtown feel.Why it matters: The vacant land on the northwest corner of Third Street and McDowell Road is a prime location in a booming central Phoenix neighborhood.

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Glendale City Council expels Conchas over SRP board position

The Glendale City Council expelled Lupe Conchas over his recent election to the SRP power board.

Lupe Conchas&#x27; new job on the Salt River Project power board cost him his old one on the Glendale City Council.Why it matters: Removing a public official who was duly elected by voters is a drastic move.

Domestic migration fueling Pinal population boom

Pinal was one of America's fastest-growing counties last year, in part due to domestic migration.

To find Arizona&#x27;s next boomtown, look beyond Maricopa County.The big picture: Of the 31,107 residents Arizona gained through domestic migration last year, 21,315 moved to Pinal County.

Maricopa County election feud escalates over drop boxes

This time, county officials are fighting over who controls ballot drop boxes.

With the primary two months away, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="feud between Maricopa County&#x27;s election officials" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/19/republican-feud-election-oversight-midterms" data-vars-content-id="477f3ae0-23bd-47dc-a54e-4f6af0d02b5d" data-vars-headline="Maricopa County election feud escalates over drop boxes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/19/republican-feud-election-oversight-midterms" target="_self">feud between Maricopa County&#x27;s election officials</a> has hit a new low.Why it matters: The drama is casting doubt on the election system in a critical swing state ahead of the midterms.

Poll: Help Valley parents survive the summer heat

Help Valley parents with suggestions for cool summer activities for the kids.

School&#x27;s out (or almost out) for Valley kiddos, which leaves moms and dads with the difficult task of keeping them entertained.<ul><li>It&#x27;s an increasingly difficult task when going outside is off the table because of the oppressive heat.</li></ul>

Grads boo AI at commencement ceremonies

Graduates are voicing fears about AI and the icy entry-level job market.

Is it just us or has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="college graduation season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/19/college-graduates-ai-commencement-speech" data-vars-content-id="76aa5adc-33d7-4aef-a4f8-9da9e8e15f34" data-vars-headline="Grads boo AI at commencement ceremonies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/19/college-graduates-ai-commencement-speech" target="_self">college graduation season</a> felt a little robotic this year?The big picture: The class of 2026 is entering a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="job market that&#x27;s on ice" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/25/ai-jobs-market-hiring-firing" data-vars-content-id="76aa5adc-33d7-4aef-a4f8-9da9e8e15f34" data-vars-headline="Grads boo AI at commencement ceremonies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/25/ai-jobs-market-hiring-firing" target="_self">job market that&#x27;s on ice</a> as employers anticipate how AI will change their workforce needs.

Arizonans hitting the road as AAA predicts record-high Memorial Day weekend travel

Despite high gas prices, AAA expects 850,000 Arizonans to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend.

Arizonans aren&#x27;t expected to let sky-high gas prices get in the way of their Memorial Day weekend plans.Why it matters: With gas pushing an average of $4.82 per gallon — about 25 cents higher than the national average, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per AAA" data-vars-click-url="https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=AZ" data-vars-content-id="cc72bec7-6f7b-427b-a483-4c837dc1dc35" data-vars-headline="Arizonans hitting the road as AAA predicts record-high Memorial Day weekend travel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=AZ" target="_blank">per AAA</a> — your long-weekend road trip will cost a lot more than it did last year.

"Classic" Pizza Hut is returning to Arizona

Retro Pizza Hut restaurants are planned for southern Arizona amid a nationwide revival.

If you grew up eating at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="old-school Pizza Hut restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/10/pizza-hut-classic-virginia-locations" data-vars-content-id="874df07a-591f-4cb9-96f5-27ef1694a1ad" data-vars-headline="&quot;Classic&quot; Pizza Hut is returning to Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/10/pizza-hut-classic-virginia-locations" target="_self">old-school Pizza Hut restaurants</a> with the red roofs and classic decor, get ready for a big dose of nostalgia.The big picture: There&#x27;s been a wave of conversions in recent years as owners have gone retro, transforming restaurants back to the &quot;Pizza Hut Classic&quot; version with checkered tablecloths, Tiffany lamps, red cups and other old-school features.

What to know before tubing the Salt River

Here's how to plan your Salt River tubing trip this summer.

Salt River tubing season is in full swing and we&#x27;ve got everything you need to know to enjoy the classic Valley summertime outing.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recreation portion of the Salt River" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitphoenix.com/sonoran-desert/water-activities/salt-river/" data-vars-content-id="6f334ad0-3a19-4164-96c2-38ab8b265d0d" data-vars-headline="What to know before tubing the Salt River" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitphoenix.com/sonoran-desert/water-activities/salt-river/" target="_blank">recreation portion of the Salt River</a> in far east Mesa is about 40 miles from downtown Phoenix.

Tea Around Town brings its unique bus tours to Phoenix

Tea Around Town brings its afternoon tea party tour bus to Phoenix.

Put on your fanciest clothes and enjoy a tea party on wheels in the heart of Phoenix.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tea Around Town" data-vars-click-url="https://topviewtix.com/phoenix/tea-around-town-classic" data-vars-content-id="e1678d60-2ed7-4981-8f8b-fec2296c3311" data-vars-headline="Tea Around Town brings its unique bus tours to Phoenix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://topviewtix.com/phoenix/tea-around-town-classic" target="_blank">Tea Around Town</a> offers a unique experience — an afternoon tea party combined with a scenic tour of the city.

Roosevelt Row faces reckoning over First Friday

Changes to First Friday reignite debate over art, growth and the district's identity.

May&#x27;s First Friday art walk on Roosevelt Row will look different after organizers scrapped the vendor market and street closures, citing a string of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ugly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXNQd_LEkvo/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="f436b103-34cf-4e75-b830-d7b3df3dea0a" data-vars-headline="Roosevelt Row faces reckoning over First Friday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXNQd_LEkvo/?img_index=1" target="_blank">ugly</a>&quot; and violent incidents.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a moment of reckoning for Roosevelt Row — a once-scrappy arts district that many locals say has lost its authenticity amid downtown Phoenix&#x27;s rapid growth.

It's a new season with new attractions for the Barefoot Trail

Northern Arizona's Barefoot Trail will feature new events and attractions when it reopens May 6.

It&#x27;s almost time to kick off your shoes and take a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="walk through nature" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/08/02/barefoot-trail-flagstaff-earthing" data-vars-content-id="69318202-5ee1-4846-b0bb-82ff7f49097c" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a new season with new attractions for the Barefoot Trail" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/08/02/barefoot-trail-flagstaff-earthing" target="_self">walk through nature</a> on the Barefoot Trail, which has new attractions that might get you to make multiple visits this year.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Barefoot Trail" data-vars-click-url="https://thebarefoottrail.org/" data-vars-content-id="69318202-5ee1-4846-b0bb-82ff7f49097c" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a new season with new attractions for the Barefoot Trail" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thebarefoottrail.org/" target="_blank">The Barefoot Trail</a> west of Flagstaff, near Bellemont just off Interstate 40, is opening for its third season on May 6.

County attorney's office pushes back after ICE says it "declined to file charges"

MCAO said ICE was wrong when it claimed prosecutors "declined to file charges" in a fatal car crash.

The Maricopa County Attorney&#x27;s Office (MCAO) is pushing back after ICE accused it of refusing to press charges against a woman accused of killing her child in a rollover accident.Why it matters: Admonitions from the Trump administration can trigger waves of criticism against public officials, regardless of the facts of a situation.

Phoenix eyes new fireworks restrictions as July 4 approaches

Phoenix may limit where people can use fireworks as the July 4 holiday nears.

With Independence Day nearing, the city of Phoenix may limit where people can set off fireworks.Why it matters: When not used safely, fireworks can cause <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="blazes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/glendale-fire-crews-responded-to-three-fireworks-related-fires-in-less-than-12-hours-officials-say" data-vars-content-id="f70c0bfa-a144-4ca2-b660-c05afb30a74b" data-vars-headline="Phoenix eyes new fireworks restrictions as July 4 approaches" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/glendale-fire-crews-responded-to-three-fireworks-related-fires-in-less-than-12-hours-officials-say" target="_blank">blazes</a> and wildfires resulting in injuries and property damage.

CD1 Republican primary takes nasty turn with Haiti comments

Jay Feely says Joseph Chaplik directed a racist dig at his close family friends, who are Haitian.

The Republican primary for the pivotal 1st Congressional District took an ugly turn last week.The big picture: The two candidates — former state Rep. Joseph Chaplik and former NFL kicker and political newbie Jay Feely — sparred on X in what Feely claims was a direct and racist dig at his close family friends, who are Haitian.

Trump nominates Lake as Jamaica ambassador

President Trump nominated ally Kari Lake to serve as U.S. ambassador to Jamaica.

President Trump has nominated Kari Lake to be U.S. ambassador to Jamaica.State of play: The former Fox 10 newscaster and two-time Arizona Republican candidate who lost races for governor and U.S. Senate was among a list of nominees the White House sent to the Senate on Monday.

Hegseth-Kelly feud reignites over classified info claim

Kelly pushed back after Hegseth accused him of sharing classified details.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is again going after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/06/hegseth-mark-kelly-demote-process-questions" data-vars-content-id="1641f79e-df98-46d0-a46e-e0b7f311f7b1" data-vars-headline="Hegseth-Kelly feud reignites over classified info claim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/06/hegseth-mark-kelly-demote-process-questions" target="_self">U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly</a>, this time accusing him of disclosing classified information.The big picture: The Trump administration has tried over the past several months to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="censure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/05/hegseth-mark-kellys-rank-seditious-video" data-vars-content-id="1641f79e-df98-46d0-a46e-e0b7f311f7b1" data-vars-headline="Hegseth-Kelly feud reignites over classified info claim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/05/hegseth-mark-kellys-rank-seditious-video" target="_self">censure</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="demote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/12/mark-kelly-lawsuit-navy-rank-demotion" data-vars-content-id="1641f79e-df98-46d0-a46e-e0b7f311f7b1" data-vars-headline="Hegseth-Kelly feud reignites over classified info claim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/12/mark-kelly-lawsuit-navy-rank-demotion" target="_self">demote</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="indict" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/11/mark-kelly-blasts-trump-indictment-attempt-military-video" data-vars-content-id="1641f79e-df98-46d0-a46e-e0b7f311f7b1" data-vars-headline="Hegseth-Kelly feud reignites over classified info claim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/11/mark-kelly-blasts-trump-indictment-attempt-military-video" target="_self">indict</a> the Arizona senator and retired naval captain for what President Trump called &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seditious behavior" data-vars-click-url="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115582451169685243" data-vars-content-id="1641f79e-df98-46d0-a46e-e0b7f311f7b1" data-vars-headline="Hegseth-Kelly feud reignites over classified info claim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115582451169685243" target="_blank">seditious behavior</a>.&quot;

Capitol roundup: Budget talks restart between Hobbs and GOP lawmakers

Stalled budget talks restarted after Hobbs vetoed a spending plan passed by GOP lawmakers.

Just when it looked like the stalemate might drag on indefinitely, Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders restarted their stalled budget talks.👀 The intrigue: Senate President Warren Petersen (R-Gilbert) <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="said on KTAR" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/KTAR923/status/2052463979176628472?s=20" data-vars-content-id="64914ff6-fd0e-4156-9056-b86127f10560" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Budget talks restart between Hobbs and GOP lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/KTAR923/status/2052463979176628472?s=20" target="_blank">said on KTAR</a> Thursday morning that legislative leaders and the Hobbs administration would meet to discuss the budget later that day.

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