Andy Biggs

Gov. Katie Hobbs is criticizing her Republican opponents, U.S. Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, for supporting a nationwide abortion ban. Both candidates have co-sponsored legislation to grant personhood at conception, which could outlaw abortions. Hobbs has taken actions to protect abortion access in Arizona, including executive orders and vetoing restrictive bills.

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, Republican candidates in Arizona's gubernatorial primary, clashed in a debate over strategies to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Biggs emphasized his general election viability and bipartisan history, while Schweikert criticized him as too extreme and highlighted his experience in competitive districts. Both candidates addressed water management challenges amid a drought.

Two Republican congressmen, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, debated in Arizona, claiming they are the strongest candidates to challenge Governor Katie Hobbs in the 2024 election. Biggs, endorsed by Donald Trump, emphasized cross-party appeal and experience, while Schweikert highlighted his focus on government finances and business growth. Businessman Scott Neely warned that a Biggs primary victory would cost Republicans the election.

The House Freedom Caucus faces an uncertain future as several prominent members leave Congress, creating a leadership vacuum. New ultraconservative members are emerging as potential successors, while the group grapples with a possible Democratic House majority and a Republican Party evolving beyond President Donald Trump's influence.

Governor Katie Hobbs launched a multi-million-dollar reelection campaign featuring ads in English and Spanish that highlight her working-class background and policy achievements. The ads emphasize her history as a social worker, Uber driver, and efforts to lower costs for families, while her campaign manager noted a focus on digital outreach. Republican candidate Andy Biggs' team criticized the ads as misleading.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a conservative GOP revolt over renewing Section 702 of FISA, as some lawmakers demand reforms to warrantless surveillance powers. Key figures like Lauren Boebert and Andy Harris oppose a clean extension, while Trump and administration officials warn of national security risks if the program expires.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a conservative GOP revolt over reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA, with key lawmakers demanding reforms to warrantless surveillance powers. The April 20 deadline looms as tensions rise between Trump-backed clean extensions and demands for guardrails from privacy-focused Republicans.

Following Trump's announcement of a ceasefire with Iran, Republicans largely avoided commenting on oil prices despite a drop in crude prices due to the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Concerns remain about Iran's potential influence over the strait and the durability of the ceasefire agreement.