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3 weeks ago

ICE raids lead to questions about Arizona's employment law Podcast Episode · The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast · 02/18/2026 · 21m

The ICE raids on Zipps restaurants were the kind of more deliberative probes overshadowed by the profiling dragnets used these days. It also underscored Arizona’s toothless employer-sanctions law. I talked with @colleenputzelkav.bsky.social about it.

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1 month ago

Judge halts Kelly demotion, says Pentagon overstepped its powers U.S. District Judge Richard Leon called the censure and proposed demotion of Kelly a historic — and unconstitutional — attempt to muzzle dissent.

Judge halts Kelly demotion, says Pentagon overstepped its powers

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1 month ago

Sen. Mark Kelly sets fundraising record after 'illegal orders' furor By becoming the center of President Donald Trump's ire, Kelly, D-Arizona, reaped millions in cash donations.

Sen. Mark Kelly sets fundraising record after 'illegal orders' furor

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1 month ago

Former generals defend Mark Kelly in fight with Pentagon over video Dozens of former generals say a censure and demotion over the "illegal orders" video chills free speech in and out of the military.

Former generals defend Mark Kelly in fight with Pentagon over video

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2 months ago

Sen. Mark Kelly files suit against Pentagon over censure, video The lawsuit escalates the standoff between the Arizona senator and former Navy pilot and the president and head of the Pentagon.

Sen. Mark Kelly files suit against Pentagon over censure, video

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2 months ago

Pentagon moves to censure, demote Sen. Mark Kelly over video The Pentagon upbraided Sen. Mark Kelly over his role in the "illegal orders" video, saying he was "reckless."

Pentagon moves to censure, demote Sen. Mark Kelly over video

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3 months ago

Pentagon has report on Mark Kelly illegal-orders video. It's unclear what action the Pentagon will pursue, if any, over a video the Trump administration views as "seditious."

Pentagon has report on Mark Kelly illegal-orders video.

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3 months ago

Morgan Wallen - I’m The Problem (The Shop Sessions) YouTube video by MorganWallenVEVO

Yikes. So many possibilities.

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3 months ago

Democrats call court-martial threat on Sen. Mark Kelly 'dangerous' Kelly's fellow Democrats with oversight of the Pentagon accused the Trump administration of politicizing the military and a threat to Congress.

Democrats say the Pentagon and FBI reviews of the “illegal orders” video are “an instrument of retribution.”

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3 months ago

Sen. Mark Kelly predicts Hegseth will 'take a hike' on court martial Kelly, D-Arizona, continues to ridicule Trump and his administration as he remains unapologetic about a video message to troops.

Sen. Mark Kelly predicts Hegseth will 'take a hike' on court martial

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3 months ago

FBI said to consider sedition probe against Sen. Mark Kelly, Dems If the agency does pursue a criminal investigation, it would raise the stakes in a standoff between Kelly and the Trump administration.

FBI said to consider sedition probe against Sen. Mark Kelly, Dems

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3 months ago

Sen. Mark Kelly casts Trump as bully, vows not to back down Sen. Mark Kelly spoke as President Donald Trump has labeled Democratic efforts "seditious" and a growing unease over military strikes on boats.

“President Trump is trying to silence me, threatening to kill me for saying what is true. … And it’s not going to work.”

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3 months ago

Sen. Mark Kelly decries GOP silence on Trump attack — 'Crickets' Kelly said GOP concerns about political violence after the assassination of Charlie Kirk have fallen away as Trump publicly threatens Democrats.

Sen. Mark Kelly decries GOP silence on Trump attack — 'Crickets'

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3 months ago

Scottsdale sex offender got lots of 2nd chances before he fled to Europe Michael Wiseman repeatedly failed to meet court-ordered obligations in Maricopa County after he was caught with child pornography. Then, he fled.

The Scottsdale sex offender charged in Europe denied his crimes, defied court orders in Arizona

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3 months ago

Epstein documents include emails with a controversial former ASU professor Lawrence Krauss, a world-renowned physicist and former ASU professor accused of sexual misconduct, exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein documents include emails with a controversial former ASU professor

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4 months ago

Adelita Grijalva is finally being sworn in. Here's what she wants to get done House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in, with skeptics citing her upcoming key vote on the release of the Epstein files.

Listen: @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social tells The Gaggle podcast what comes after the Epstein files, the shutdown deal and following her father to Congress.

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4 months ago

Shutdown may be ending, but here's why deal doesn't suit Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego Arizona's senators, who are Democrats, held to their view that any deal must extend the pandemic-era health insurance subsidies.

As shutdown-ending deal emerges, Arizona’s senators cite Trump’s ballroom and “crappy, overpriced” insurance for many

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4 months ago

Ruben Gallego speaks on his first year and what Democrats should do after Trump Ruben Gallego has finished a year at the Senate. Arizona's first Latino senator talks government shutdown and what happens at the end of Trump's era.

Podcast: Sen. Ruben Gallego speaks on his first year and what Democrats should do after Trump

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4 months ago

Government shutdown continues as Arizona delegation bickers over insurers, personal pay Sen. Ruben Gallego said insurers need to tell the public what rates will soon be, while Rep. Juan Ciscomani called for Democrats to end the shutdown.

Government shutdown continues as Arizona delegation bickers over insurers, personal pay

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6 months ago

Arizona Democrats ask Trump to spare Peoria restaurant owner from deportation Yu isn't the "worst of the worst," as Trump vowed to pursue, the Democrats argue in a letter seeking to let the Peoria woman remain.

Arizona Democrats ask Trump to spare Peoria restaurant owner from deportation

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6 months ago

Why Arizona's drop in job growth is 'surprising' experts AZ drops out of the top leaders in job growth nationwide. It's surprising but not cause of recession panic yet. The Gaggle analyzes a new report.

Arizona has dropped to 46th in job growth nationally. It’s a major reversal from form, but why? Listen to this week’s Gaggle podcast.
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6 months ago

Blake Masters, Peter Thiel sought new FDA boss, new approach to clinical trials as Trump took office When Blake Masters worked for President-elect Donald Trump's transition, his interests aligned closely with his mentor, billionaire Peter Thiel.

Jim O’Neill is the new head of the CDC. Here’s my story from the 2022 Senate race in Arizona that touched on O’Neill’s unconventional background around public health.

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6 months ago

Kari Lake can't fire Voice of America director herself, judge rules The judge held that firing the Voice of America's director requires approval of a bipartisan board that President Donald Trump dismissed months ago.

Kari Lake can't fire Voice of America director herself, judge rules

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6 months ago

Here's how Arizona could fare in Trump's proposed mid-decade census Arizona could win a 10th seat in the U.S. House, but low participation in the census in the state has helped deliver disappointment before.

Here's how Arizona could fare in Trump's proposed mid-decade census

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7 months ago

Back from Iowa, Sen. Ruben Gallego focuses on health care, meets with Arizona veterans Gallego, D-Arizona, held a town hall on seemingly Democratic friendly issues on Republican turf.

Back from Iowa, Sen. Ruben Gallego focuses on health care, meets with Arizona veterans

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7 months ago

Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump 'crossed a line' by using FBI in Texas redistricting standoff Kelly laments the death of astronaut Jim Lovell and a U.S. disinvestment from science while sidestepping White House talk.

Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump 'crossed a line' by using FBI in Texas redistricting standoff

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7 months ago

US Sen. Ruben Gallego tours Iowa State Fair but dodges talk of 2028 run for president U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair's famous butter cow, grilled pork and ate an egg on a stick.

US Sen. Ruben Gallego tours Iowa State Fair but dodges talk of 2028 run for president

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7 months ago

Why Arizona's Sen. Ruben Gallego is 2028 presidential longshot as he heads to Iowa On the cusp of a possible White House run, Gallego trails in money and name ID, but leans on the formula that helped him win in Arizona.

Why Arizona's Sen. Ruben Gallego is 2028 presidential longshot as he heads to Iowa

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7 months ago

Sen. Mark Kelly: Dragon Bravo devastates North Rim, but South Rim open for business The still-dangerous Arizona wildfire will require rebuilding and rethinking access to the North Rim to include winter, Kelly said.

Sen. Mark Kelly: Dragon Bravo devastates North Rim, but South Rim open for business

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7 months ago

Yassamin Ansari on leading the left's new class as Congress' youngest woman She's new to Congress, but Rep. Ansari believes the Democrats need new blood. On The Gaggle, she talks immigration, crypto and the future of her party

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