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DOJ Sues Arizona Over Voter Records, Fontes Says "Pound Sand"
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on January 6, 2026 for his refusal to turn over the state’s comprehensive voter registration data , prompting a standoff over federal authority, privacy and election oversight. According to federal court documents, the suit alleges that Arizona’s refusal to provide unredacted voter lists, which include full dates of birth, addresses and identifying numbers, violates multiple federa
Jan 73 min read


Kelly Confrontation With Pentagon Escalates as Censure and Retirement Review Loom
Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is facing a rare and serious confrontation with the Department of Defense after comments he made in a public video advising service members that they could refuse unlawful orders. The episode has triggered a formal letter of censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a review that could result in a reduction of Kelly’s retired military rank and benefits. The controversy stems from a video appearance last month in which Kelly, alongs
Jan 52 min read


At AmericaFest, the Right Faces a Crisis of Identity
The divides that surfaced this past weekend weren’t subtle. The conference’s Thursday night lineup, Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Tucker Carlson, was handpicked by Kirk before his death, and it ignited open warfare among the right’s biggest names. Shapiro, visibly disgusted by Carlson’s decision to host white nationalist Nick Fuentes, condemned both Fuentes and those legitimizing him. Carlson retaliated with trademark mockery. Knowles tried to smooth it over from the stage bu
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Jay Feely Enters Competitive Arizona Congressional Race in Scottsdale
Former Arizona Cardinals kicker and Republican political newcomer Jay Feely has dramatically shifted his 2026 congressional campaign, announcing he will now run in Arizona’s First Congressional District, a competitive seat that includes Scottsdale, north Phoenix, and Fountain Hills. The move marks a significant change from his earlier bid for the state’s Fifth Congressional District and reshapes the dynamics of a key Republican primary contest. Feely, best known to Arizona sp
Dec 20, 20253 min read


Pentagon Watchdog Says Hegseth Risked Troops’ Safety by Using Signal
A new report by the Department of Defense’s Inspector General has concluded that Pete Hegseth violated Pentagon rules and endangered U.S. personnel when he used the commercial messaging app Signal earlier this year to share sensitive operational details about a strike against Houthi militants in Yemen. According to people familiar with the investigation, the chat included “strike-window” timing, launch times for aircraft and missiles, and even the moment when bombs would hit.
Dec 3, 20251 min read


Senator Ruben Gallego Faces Backlash After Leaked Texts Mock Democratic Party’s Image
Senator Ruben Gallego is under fire after a newly released cache of private text messages revealed he criticized the appearance and style of members of his own party. According to a report in People magazine, Gallego complained that the Democratic Party no longer “allows women to be hot” and lamented that “Dem women look like Dem men and Dem men look like women.” The texts, obtained by a conservative outlet, contained other dismissive comments. In one exchange Gallego referre
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Pentagon Launches Investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly Over Video Urging Troops to Refuse “Illegal Orders”
The United States Department of Defense announced Monday that it has opened an investigation into Mark Kelly, Democratic senator from Arizona and retired Navy captain, following his participation in a video urging military personnel to refuse “illegal orders.” In the online video, released Nov. 18, Kelly joined five other lawmakers, each with military or intelligence backgrounds, in a message that stated: “You can refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that vio
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Megyn Kelly Sparks Backlash With Comments on Jeffrey Epstein Case
Media figure Megyn Kelly is facing renewed criticism after remarks she made about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Kelly suggested during an interview that because Epstein’s trafficking focused on older teens rather than younger children, the label “pedophile” might not apply. Following the public outcry, Kelly’s team responded by affirming that Epstein’s actions were “disgusting,” but the commentator continued to highlight the distinction she draws around leg
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Phoenix, Your Tax-Dollars and the New “Pentagon Press” Featuring Extremists
I t broke quietly on October 23, 2025, that the Pentagon’s traditional press corps, which exited en-mass over new restrictions, has been replaced by roughly 60 journalists from far-right outlets. Among them are a few names with Arizona roots and connections to extremist organizations. Names tied to Arizona emerged prominently: Wade Searle, formerly of Prescott, Arizona, and once an aide to Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), was reported to be a “prominent member” of the s
Oct 31, 20251 min read
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