Caitlin Sievers
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Deputy editor @azmirror.com. Animal lover, dancer, nosy. Send news tips to [email protected]
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The pilot program that is being tested in six states, including Arizona, will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers | Arizona Mirror
A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The pilot program that is being tested in six states, including Arizona, will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
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"She wasn’t pepper sprayed," Tricia McLaughlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said. "She was in the vicinity of someone who *was* pepper sprayed as they were obstructing and assaulting law enforcement."
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Arizona's Congresswoman Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed during Tucson ICE raids | Arizona Mirror
Arizona’s U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was involved in a clash with federal agents during a protest of immigration raids in west Tucson Friday, during which she claims she was hit with pepper spray.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"She wasn’t pepper sprayed," Tricia McLaughlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said. "She was in the vicinity of someone who *was* pepper sprayed as they were obstructing and assaulting law enforcement."
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"Nothing in the Constitution suggests that a judge’s jurisdiction over an individual gives that individual an affirmative right to vote for that judge,” the Arizona Supreme Court wrote.
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Goldwater Institute loses bid to change how judicial retention elections work
The Goldwater Institute lost its bid to change how Arizonans have votes to retain appeals court judges for the past 50 years.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
"Nothing in the Constitution suggests that a judge’s jurisdiction over an individual gives that individual an affirmative right to vote for that judge,” the Arizona Supreme Court wrote.
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In 2025, our newsroom explored uranium transportation through tribal lands, exposed lawmakers calling for political violence and detailed the impacts of the Trump administration’s policies on everyday Arizonans.
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In 2025, our newsroom explored uranium transportation through tribal lands, exposed lawmakers calling for political violence and detailed the impacts of the Trump administration’s policies on everyday Arizonans.
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Nayra Guzmán was detained by ICE agents as she was headed to visit her daughter in the NICU, 15 days after she gave birth via C-section. The detention facility where she was taken supplied scant access to food and water, causing her to stop producing breast milk.
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Her baby was in the NICU. She was in ICE detention.
Nayra Guzmán was arrested 15 days after her daughter’s difficult birth. Before Trump took office, postpartum immigrants were rarely detained by ICE.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Nayra Guzmán was detained by ICE agents as she was headed to visit her daughter in the NICU, 15 days after she gave birth via C-section. The detention facility where she was taken supplied scant access to food and water, causing her to stop producing breast milk.
Story via @19thnews.org
Story via @19thnews.org
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Kelly said during a press conference that he and his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived being shot in the head during a town hall in Tucson in 2011, have experienced a sharp increase in threats in the weeks since Trump reacted negatively to the video.
Arizona’s Kelly vows to stay outspoken despite threats over illegal order video | Arizona Mirror
Sen. Mark Kelly said the threat of a court-martial for a video he and other senators released telling military members not to follow illegal orders is an effort to silence the president’s political op...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Kelly said during a press conference that he and his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived being shot in the head during a town hall in Tucson in 2011, have experienced a sharp increase in threats in the weeks since Trump reacted negatively to the video.
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Rep. Nick Kupper, a Republican from Surprise, wants Arizona to follow in California's footsteps to require companies that sell digital downloads or streams of movies and video games to disclose to customers that they’re not purchasing permanent copies of that media.
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Story by @jerodmacevoy.com
Republican proposal would tell AZ consumers when a digital purchase isn't really a purchase | Arizona Mirror
Companies that sell digital downloads or streams of movies and video games should have to disclose to customers that they’re not purchasing permanent copies of that media, an Arizona state representat...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Rep. Nick Kupper, a Republican from Surprise, wants Arizona to follow in California's footsteps to require companies that sell digital downloads or streams of movies and video games to disclose to customers that they’re not purchasing permanent copies of that media.
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The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied more than 1,700 measles cases and 45 outbreaks in 2025. The largest started in Texas, where hundreds of people were infected and two children died.
South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation | Arizona Mirror
Spartanburg County, in South Carolina’s Upstate region, has been fighting a measles outbreak since early October, with more than 50 cases identified.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied more than 1,700 measles cases and 45 outbreaks in 2025. The largest started in Texas, where hundreds of people were infected and two children died.
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“Since orders to kill survivors of an attack at sea are ‘patently illegal,’ anyone who issues or follows such orders can and should be prosecuted for war crimes, murder, or both."
Congress to probe U.S. strikes on boats in Caribbean | Arizona Mirror
U.S. Congress will open bipartisan inquiries into U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“Since orders to kill survivors of an attack at sea are ‘patently illegal,’ anyone who issues or follows such orders can and should be prosecuted for war crimes, murder, or both."
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“In the wake of last week’s atrocity, it is more important than ever to finish carrying out the president’s mass deportation operation,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during Monday’s press briefing. “They must go back to their home countries.”
White House intensifies push for mass deportation after National Guard shooting | Arizona Mirror
President Trump has accelerated his drive to curb legal immigration, after a native of Afghanistan who had been granted asylum was accused in a shooting in the nation’s capital that left one member of...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
“In the wake of last week’s atrocity, it is more important than ever to finish carrying out the president’s mass deportation operation,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during Monday’s press briefing. “They must go back to their home countries.”
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Kelly wrote in a statement responding to the investigation that he had “given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.”
Kelly, other Dems in 'unconstitutional orders video' being probed by the FBI | Arizona Mirror
Sen. Mark Kelly and other Dems who released a video in mid-November telling members of the military that they are not required to follow illegal orders say the FBI has asked to speak with them about t...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Kelly wrote in a statement responding to the investigation that he had “given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.”
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ICE agents collided with a car driven by a person they were attempting to apprehend in a Mesa neighborhood last week, as crashes involving ICE become more common across the country, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
ICE agents involved in another vehicle collision, this time in Mesa | Arizona Mirror
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with a car driven by a person they were attempting to apprehend in a Mesa neighborhood.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ICE agents collided with a car driven by a person they were attempting to apprehend in a Mesa neighborhood last week, as crashes involving ICE become more common across the country, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
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President Trump posted that both guardsmen were “critically wounded” and taken to two separate hospitals. The shooter, he added, was “also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price.”
BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot, 'critically wounded' in Washington, D.C., Trump says | Arizona Mirror
Two National Guard members were shot in downtown Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, about two blocks from the White House.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
President Trump posted that both guardsmen were “critically wounded” and taken to two separate hospitals. The shooter, he added, was “also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price.”
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Trump has sought to take an axe to the 46-year-old department, saying he wants to send education “back to the states.” Much of the funding and oversight of schools already occurs at the state and local levels.
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans | Arizona Mirror
A coalition suing to block Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education expanded its lawsuit Tuesday.
azmirror.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Trump has sought to take an axe to the 46-year-old department, saying he wants to send education “back to the states.” Much of the funding and oversight of schools already occurs at the state and local levels.
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“This would be the most restrictive early vote deadline in the country if passed in its current form, essentially outlawing all emergency voting the weekend prior to Election Day."
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GOP pushes constitutional amendment to restrict Arizona early voting
Arizona voting restrictions constitutional amendment proposed by GOP would end Friday ballot drop-offs, gut early voter list
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November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“This would be the most restrictive early vote deadline in the country if passed in its current form, essentially outlawing all emergency voting the weekend prior to Election Day."
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"I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution," Mark Kelly said
Donald Trump said Mark Kelly and other Dem lawmakers are 'traitors' who should be executed | Arizona Mirror
Trump threatened Democrats in Congress with death penalty over video urging military to refuse illegal orders
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November 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution," Mark Kelly said
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“It’s counter to the way the people of Arizona have executed their right to vote, and if they put it on the ballot, voters are going to vote against it.”
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Arizona early-voter list would be abolished under proposed ballot measure | Arizona Mirror
A Republican state lawmaker wants to overhaul voting in Arizona by eliminating the early-voter list by amending the constitution
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“It’s counter to the way the people of Arizona have executed their right to vote, and if they put it on the ballot, voters are going to vote against it.”
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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
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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
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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.