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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected John Giles as her running mate for the lieutenant governor race in a bipartisan move aimed at attracting conservative independents. Giles, who was mayor of Mesa and changed his party affiliation to independent, previously backed Democrats and spoke favorably of Kamala Harris. The selection sets up Hobbs in a tough reelection campaign where she must win support from Republicans and conservative independents.

Mark Lamb is projected to win the Republican primary for Andy Biggs’s seat in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, securing President Trump’s endorsement. Lamb previously ran for Senate and lost to Republican Kari Lake in the 2024 GOP primary.

Katie Hobbs was re-nominated as Arizona governor with no opposition in the Democratic primary. She will face the Republican primary winner, which includes Rep. Andy Biggs supported by Donald Trump and Turning Point USA, in a closely anticipated November election. Hobbs spent $7 million on ads during the primary despite no competition.

Sen. John Cornyn threatens to block President Donald Trump’s ambassador nominations of Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano unless the administration commits to funding the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Cornyn, part of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, could prevent the nominations without assurance of PEPFAR funding, following his primary loss to Ken Paxton and recent disputes with Trump’s appointees.

Arizona voters are selecting the Republican nominee between Biggs and Schweikert. Incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs is unopposed for the Democratic nomination and narrowly defeated Trump-backed GOP nominee Kari Lake in 2022.

Senator John Cornyn threatens to block the ambassadorial nominations of Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano unless the Trump administration releases PEPFAR funds for AIDS relief in Africa. Cornyn states he will withhold votes on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unless the administration distributes the funds as appropriated by Congress.

Risa Lombardo, a gubernatorial candidate for the Arizona Green Party, is accused of being a 'sham' candidate backed by Republicans. She spent 78% of her public campaign funds on Bootstrap Campaigns, a Nevada company created 13 days before her first payment, raising concerns about violations of Arizona's public campaign finance rules. Lombardo, a former Republican Precinct Committeewoman, has ties to MAGA activism and supported far-right candidates like Kari Lake.

Sen. Ruben Gallego faced criticism after defending his decision to prioritize family during his Senate campaign, which followed his 2016 divorce filing when his first wife was nine months pregnant. Conservatives and political figures highlighted this history as Gallego faces campaign finance scrutiny and considers a 2028 presidential bid.

An attorney associated with a 2020 election challenge is facing scrutiny from fair elections advocates over a potential new role at the Department of Justice. The attorney, Kurt Olsen, was involved in Kari Lake's election challenge trial.

The Trump administration has left over 100 ambassadorships unfilled, including key positions with allies, undermining traditional diplomacy. Political appointments to friends and donors, such as Kari Lake to Jamaica, reflect a disdain for professional diplomats and exacerbate diplomatic tensions.

Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake as the next US ambassador to Jamaica, ending her tenure as a key official at Voice of America. Lake is a former TV anchor and longtime ally of Trump who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor. The nomination requires Senate confirmation.

Donald Trump has appointed Kari Lake as a new ambassador, a move seen as a reward for her loyalty. Lake is known for her support of Trump's MAGA movement. The appointment is considered a significant development in Trump's diplomatic efforts.

President Trump nominated Kari Lake as the US ambassador to Jamaica, replacing Scott, following her tenure at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The nomination was announced in a White House press release and requires Senate confirmation. Lake's appointment is a new development in her career.

President Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano to diplomatic posts as ambassadors to Jamaica and Slovakia respectively. Both nominations require Senate confirmation. They previously lost gubernatorial bids in Arizona and Pennsylvania.

Sen. Ruben Gallego, a former close friend of Rep. Eric Swalwell, admitted their friendship clouded his judgment as sexual assault allegations against Swalwell emerged. Gallego regretted defending Swalwell despite prior support, citing manipulated information and rumors that led to his public apology to victims.

Sen. Ruben Gallego, a former close friend of Rep. Eric Swalwell, admitted his friendship clouded his judgment regarding long-standing rumors about Swalwell. Gallego now apologizes for defending Swalwell after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged, including a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after sexual abuse allegations from multiple former staffers, sparking criticism of Democratic leadership for delayed action. His resignation coincided with Rep. Tony Gonzales' exit over an affair linked to a staffer's suicide, intensifying calls for congressional accountability. Critics argue the saga highlights political inaction and hypocrisy.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after sexual abuse allegations, prompting criticism of Democratic leadership and calls for congressional reform. His resignation coincided with Rep. Tony Gonzales' exit following an affair linked to a staffer's suicide, intensifying scrutiny of political accountability.