Midterm ballot measures: abortion, voting rules and more
Voters across 39 states and D.C. decided a wide slate of midterm ballot measures, including abortion access, voting rules, LGBTQ rights, taxes, guns and data centers.
Chiricahua national park designated as 64th in the US
Chiricahua national park in southeastern Arizona is now the 64th US national park after bipartisan legislation was signed by Donald Trump.
US Army counter-drone tests expand along Mexican border
The US Army is scaling up counter-drone trials at the US-Mexico border, citing rising cartel drone activity and drawing lessons from Ukraine’s rapid innovation.
Judge keeps Maricopa County sheriff’s office under oversight
A federal judge denied the Maricopa County sheriff’s office bid to end court oversight, citing ongoing gaps in compliance and unresolved bias in traffic-stop data.
Money Team Law Firm launched with Mayweather’s backing
Money Team Law Firm debuts as a 50-state attorney network promoted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., with questions about ownership and his ongoing legal cases.
Lake Mead water level hits all-time low amid river crisis
Lake Mead has fallen to a record low as the Colorado River system faces deepening strain. Federal officials outlined short-term measures and shared water cuts.
USDA to reopen Douglas Arizona port for Mexican cattle
USDA will reopen the Douglas Arizona port on Aug. 24 for live cattle imports from Mexico, with inspections and phased openings at Santa Teresa and Columbus to follow.
Arizona immigration law beats first court challenge
A federal judge declined to block the Arizona immigration law, ruling a migrant legal aid group lacked standing. A preliminary injunction request is still pending.