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Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District. Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik 'in this to win this' despite family health crisis Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District.
The South Carolina lawmaker confirmed his intentions to McClatchy on Wednesday to formally seek the post after a period of First, he's likely going up against other House Republicans who want the job. His stiffest competition is Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, a well-liked, telegenic lawmaker who at the end of this Congress has to give up his chairmanship of the House Homeland Security Committee.
The outrage sparked by the sights, sounds and stories of children separated from parents at the U.S.-Mexico border underscores the outsized role immigration will play in the midterms in Arizona. On all sides of the political spectrum, campaigns are emphasizing immigration policies with would-be voters as Democrats push to make gains in traditionally conservative Arizona, where more than 1 in 8 residents is an immigrant.
As part of February's deal to end the government shutdown, Congress promised itself it would study the budget process to figure out why it's so bad at simple things like passing spending bills on time and keeping the government open. "I walk in here hopeful and optimistic, and yet at the same time, cynical," said Sen. David Perdue, who is one of the GOP's members on the bipartisan select committee tasked with delivering recommendations by December.
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake's decision to bow out of a re-election fight could spur a rush of other Republican candidates who hope to take on his only announced challenger in the Arizona primary next year. The freshman senator's decision came after months of saying he expected a tough primary and general election but believed he could win.
Some year-end tax planning tips are still worth heeding, but possible tax reform, with sketchy details, could make things tougher. With sketchy tax-reform details, year-end planning could be challenging Some year-end tax planning tips are still worth heeding, but possible tax reform, with sketchy details, could make things tougher.
The nation's political split over President Donald Trump is expected to be on full display Tuesday as hard-core backers of the Republican president flood into the Phoenix Convention Center and police brace for protests from opponents outside. The rally organized by the Trump campaign will also be a test of the president's support among his base and elected Arizona Republicans, some of whom won't show up because of the possible damage he can do to their own political standing.
Rep. Andy Biggs has joined two other Republicans on Arizona's congressional delegation in supporting a pardon for former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Like Republican Reps.
Arizona politicians have invoked the "rule of law" for more than a decade to argue for harsher immigration enforcement. Does it apply to Arpaio? If Trump pardons Arpaio, GOP can't claim 'rule of law' on immigration Arizona politicians have invoked the "rule of law" for more than a decade to argue for harsher immigration enforcement.
After the collapse of Obamacare repeal, Republicans may have to choose between pursuing another health bill or pushing through a tax overhaul this year, because there's almost certainly not enough time to do both. And that's not even their biggest problem -- which is, they can't agree on either.
The House Democratic campaign arm announced a second round of targets for the 2018 midterm elections on Monday in a sign of confidence they can gain from the House GOP's healthcare bill and President Trump's stumbles. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee unveiled 20 new targets on Monday, bringing the total number of districts in their crosshairs to 79. All but two of the latest targets voted for the House GOP's legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act earlier this month.
The lamp remains illuminated in the top of the Capitol Dome in Washington before dawn Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, indicating that the Senate was still at work as Democrats remained on the floor overnight to oppose the confirmation of Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos. The Senate is poised to confirm President Donald Trump's controversial nominee by the narrowest possible margin, with Vice President Mike Pence expected to break a 50-50 tie.