Caitlin Sievers
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Deputy editor @azmirror.com. Animal lover, dancer, nosy. Send news tips to csievers@azmirror.com
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“The only thing that will speak to the powerful, courageous women behind me is when action is actually taken to release these files, and the American people won’t tolerate any other bulls**t.”
House forces Trump to confront Epstein files after months of resistance with near-unanimous vote | Arizona Mirror
House votes Epstein files release 427-1, forcing DOJ disclosure after Trump reversal and bipartisan petition
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November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“The only thing that will speak to the powerful, courageous women behind me is when action is actually taken to release these files, and the American people won’t tolerate any other bulls**t.”
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Turning Point Action's Austin Smith pleaded guilty to forging 100+ signatures on his reelection petitions
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Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
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November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Turning Point Action's Austin Smith pleaded guilty to forging 100+ signatures on his reelection petitions
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Disability cuts are still coming, but the documents that detail the new byzantine policy changes are leaving some parents struggling to understand how they will affect their families
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Arizona disability service policies revised, but confusion and fear remains as cuts loom
Arizona disability services cuts amended after family outcry, but reductions still coming as costs hit $614M
azmirror.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Disability cuts are still coming, but the documents that detail the new byzantine policy changes are leaving some parents struggling to understand how they will affect their families
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U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a Trump ally who has received the president’s endorsement in next year’s race for governor, said he would vote in favor of releasing the #EpsteinFiles
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Andy Biggs says he will vote to release the Epstein files, despite Trump's opposition | Arizona Mirror
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a Trump ally who has received the president’s endorsement in next year’s race for Arizona governor, on Thursday said he would vote in favor of releasing the files
azmirror.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a Trump ally who has received the president’s endorsement in next year’s race for governor, said he would vote in favor of releasing the #EpsteinFiles
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The woman's family had to scramble to prove she was Indigenous and shouldn't be turned over to federal immigration authorities
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Arizona tribal member nearly deported after Iowa jail issues ICE detainer by mistake
Native American ICE detainer mistake nearly leads to deportation of Arizona tribal member after Iowa jail clerical error
azmirror.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The woman's family had to scramble to prove she was Indigenous and shouldn't be turned over to federal immigration authorities
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“50 days that over 800,000 Arizonans have been left without access to the basic services that every constituent deserves. This is an abuse of power.”
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With Adelita Grijalva, Southern Arizona constituents are finally represented after a record delay
Arizona CD7 representation restored as Adelita Grijalva sworn in after 800k constituents spent eight months without voice.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“50 days that over 800,000 Arizonans have been left without access to the basic services that every constituent deserves. This is an abuse of power.”
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“This bill’s per-serving THC content limit would make illegal any hemp product that contains more than 0.4 milligrams. That would be nearly 100% of the existing market.”
Hemp industry faces existential threat in government funding package | Arizona Mirror
McConnell hemp provision survives Senate challenge as Paul warns restrictions will destroy industry and nullify state laws
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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“This bill’s per-serving THC content limit would make illegal any hemp product that contains more than 0.4 milligrams. That would be nearly 100% of the existing market.”
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Trump weaponized SNAP food assistance during the shutdown as a way to pressure Democrats. Here's the timeline of what happened.
The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline | Arizona Mirror
Trump weaponized SNAP food assistance during the shutdown as a way to pressure Democrats. Here's the timeline of what happened.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Trump weaponized SNAP food assistance during the shutdown as a way to pressure Democrats. Here's the timeline of what happened.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs and legislative leaders asked the federal government to include water supply reductions for Upper Basin states in any new guidelines they consider
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With Upper, Lower basin states still snagged, feds give them more time to craft Colorado River plan | Arizona Mirror
Nevada and six other Colorado River states failed to reach a broad agreement Tuesday on how to share the river’s dwindling water supply, missing a federally-imposed deadline after days of intense clos...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Gov. Katie Hobbs and legislative leaders asked the federal government to include water supply reductions for Upper Basin states in any new guidelines they consider
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In a 2011 email with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump “spent hours at my house” with a victim
Trump 'spent hours' with Epstein victim at financier's home, emails reveal | Arizona Mirror
Epstein emails Trump knew about abuse released by House Democrats showing 2011-2019 correspondence about victims
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November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In a 2011 email with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump “spent hours at my house” with a victim
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“For people working paycheck to paycheck, paying double for healthcare is not an option. A promise for a vote is no guarantee that relief will come, and means little.”
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Arizona Democrats blast seven senators who caved on health care demands
Arizona Democrats furious at shutdown deal as Kelly and Gallego vote no while seven senators abandon ACA fight
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November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“For people working paycheck to paycheck, paying double for healthcare is not an option. A promise for a vote is no guarantee that relief will come, and means little.”
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TODAY'S BIG DEAL: Our @ashleymurray.bsky.social has a seat at the Supreme Court & we will have a story later today on the arguments over the Trump tariffs (Trump won't be there but Bessent will). Here is her excellent preview for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/its-...
It’s small businesses versus Trump in tariff case before the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear one of the first major cases of President Donald Trump’s second term Wednesday, when the administration defends the president’s emergency tariffs that Ame...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
TODAY'S BIG DEAL: Our @ashleymurray.bsky.social has a seat at the Supreme Court & we will have a story later today on the arguments over the Trump tariffs (Trump won't be there but Bessent will). Here is her excellent preview for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/its-...
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ICE officials said the stray bullet didn’t impact the aircraft’s ability to fly, and it isn’t clear who fired the bullet that struck the plane
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ICE deportation plane struck by stray bullet during Mesa police shootout | Arizona Mirror
ICE plane struck during Mesa shooting at Gateway Airport as stray bullet hits deportation aircraft during police standoff
azmirror.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
ICE officials said the stray bullet didn’t impact the aircraft’s ability to fly, and it isn’t clear who fired the bullet that struck the plane
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“Public service should never be weaponized for political games,” AG Kris Mayes said
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Arizona is suing to stop Trump from targeting student loan forgiveness for ideological reasons
Arizona joins Trump student loan forgiveness lawsuit challenging rule targeting workers at diversity and immigrant aid organizations
azmirror.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“Public service should never be weaponized for political games,” AG Kris Mayes said
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“It's not just enough to start talking about economic issues. There has to be a hero and a villain in the story.”
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Pragmatism or weakness? Hobbs opts for a centrist strategy over direct Trump confrontation
Katie Hobbs 2026 reelection strategy focuses on moderate approach, avoiding direct Trump criticism unlike AG Mayes
azmirror.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
“It's not just enough to start talking about economic issues. There has to be a hero and a villain in the story.”
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Democrats have warned that GOP refusal to extend tax credits would spike health care costs. They're set to more than double for marketplace enrollees this weekend.
Shutdown reaches critical point with dual crises in food aid and health costs | Arizona Mirror
Judges block SNAP cutoff as shutdown health premiums set to spike 114% with ACA open enrollment starting Saturday
azmirror.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Democrats have warned that GOP refusal to extend tax credits would spike health care costs. They're set to more than double for marketplace enrollees this weekend.
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One of the judges called the administration’s conclusion it can’t provide SNAP funding “erroneous” because the law creating the program mandates that benefits continue
Two different judges have ordered Trump to continue SNAP benefits, despite shutdown | Arizona Mirror
Federal judge blocks SNAP cutoff in shutdown, ruling Trump administration plan to pause benefits for 42 million people illegal
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October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
One of the judges called the administration’s conclusion it can’t provide SNAP funding “erroneous” because the law creating the program mandates that benefits continue
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“They were the ones that rammed into him,” Charlyn Flores told reporters. “They started chasing him and he was just scared. He just wanted to come home to his family.”
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ICE says an immigrant rammed agent's car, witnesses say otherwise
ICE agents say William Hernandez, a Honduran immigrant who lacks legal status, rammed into their car, but witnesses dispute that.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“They were the ones that rammed into him,” Charlyn Flores told reporters. “They started chasing him and he was just scared. He just wanted to come home to his family.”
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“The Trump administration is intentionally hurting folks who need help the most. And they are using actual lives as a bargaining chip in a fight over whether health care premiums should skyrocket.”
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Arizona AG accuses Trump of using low-income residents as political bargaining chips
Arizona AG Mayes sues over SNAP suspension, urges special session for 920k residents in Arizona SNAP lawsuit
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October 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“The Trump administration is intentionally hurting folks who need help the most. And they are using actual lives as a bargaining chip in a fight over whether health care premiums should skyrocket.”
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“I’m just flabbergasted. I for sure don’t want anybody surveilling me on the basis of being in the city of Tucson, in my district, just going about my personal business.”
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TPD used border security money for controversial surveillance software
Tucson police Cobwebs surveillance tool funded by border security raises privacy concerns among Arizona lawmakers
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October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“I’m just flabbergasted. I for sure don’t want anybody surveilling me on the basis of being in the city of Tucson, in my district, just going about my personal business.”
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$1.5 million will go to Arizona food banks, while the rest will give families on SNAP a $30 voucher for fresh produce
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Hobbs responds to SNAP crisis with $1.8 million in state emergency funding
Hobbs allocates $1.8M in Arizona food banks emergency funding as 920k residents face federal benefit suspension Nov. 1
azmirror.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
$1.5 million will go to Arizona food banks, while the rest will give families on SNAP a $30 voucher for fresh produce
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U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva unwillingly set a record on Wednesday with her 36-day wait to be sworn in to represent the state’s 7th Congressional District
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Johnson sets record refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva for 36 days after she won election | Arizona Mirror
Speaker Johnson sets record with 36-day Adelita Grijalva swearing in delay as lawsuit claims constitutional violations
azmirror.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva unwillingly set a record on Wednesday with her 36-day wait to be sworn in to represent the state’s 7th Congressional District
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“Vulnerable Arizonans cannot afford to be used as leverage by Washington Republicans. It’s appalling that this administration is choosing to take food out of the hands of Arizona families.”
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Hobbs calls Trump's SNAP reversal 'appalling' as 923k Arizonans face loss of food aid
Gov. Hobbs urges Trump to fund SNAP for 923k Arizonans as Arizona SNAP benefits shutdown threatens food assistance
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October 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“Vulnerable Arizonans cannot afford to be used as leverage by Washington Republicans. It’s appalling that this administration is choosing to take food out of the hands of Arizona families.”
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“When the government asks the courts to preemptively silence a records requestor, it doesn’t protect the public — it protects the public body.”
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Appeals court says the government can't sue people for requesting public records | Arizona Mirror
Arizona public records lawsuit preemptive court ruling bars counties from suing requesters based on speculation
azmirror.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“When the government asks the courts to preemptively silence a records requestor, it doesn’t protect the public — it protects the public body.”
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Adelita Grijalva and AG Kris Mayes argue Mike Johnson is violating the Constitution by delaying her oath of office 28 days after she won a special election
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Arizona files lawsuit demanding speaker seat Adelita Grijalva immediately
Adelita Grijalva & Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against House speaker Mike Johnson over his monthlong refusal to seat newly elected representative
azmirror.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Adelita Grijalva and AG Kris Mayes argue Mike Johnson is violating the Constitution by delaying her oath of office 28 days after she won a special election
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