Tag: Arizona

In True Spirit of Christmas, Arizona Ranch Owner Takes In 9 Wild Horses Sold at Auction

WILLIAMS, Ariz.—Molly Wisecarver is a firm believer in Christmas miracles—not the kind with golden wings, but four hooves, long manes, and sullen brown eyes. Nine miracles in all. And each one is a holiday blessing—a survivor and a true testament to the goodwill of people like Wisecarver who love wild horses and want to see…


Arizona Judge Rules on Kari Lake’s Election Lawsuit

An Arizona judge ruled against Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s election case, confirming the election of Katie Hobbs as Arizona governor-elect. The court didn’t find any clear or convincing evidence that misconduct happened during the 2022 Arizona general election and confirmed Katie Hobbs’s election, Arizona Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson said in the ruling. Thompson…


Judge Dismisses Arizona Republican AG Candidate Abe Hamadeh’s Election Challenge Lawsuit

An Arizona judge on Dec. 23 dismissed an election challenge lawsuit from Abe Hamadeh, the Republican candidate in the state’s attorney general race. Hamadeh, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and two Arizona voters had filed an election contest lawsuit on Dec. 9 against Democrat AG candidate Kris Mayes, well as Katie Hobbs in her role as Arizona secretary of…


Kari Lake’s Election Lawsuit Reveals Previously Un-Disclosed Ballot Printing Issues | Facts Matter

Almost all the midterm elections have now been resolved one way or the other, but a notable exception lies in the state of Arizona. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is currently pushing forward a lawsuit that aims to either have her be declared the winner, or, at the very least, vacate the results and hold…


‘Without a Shadow of a Doubt’: Kari Lake Responds After 2-Day Election Fraud Trial Ends

Arizona GOP candidate Kari Lake released a statement Thursday saying that her lawyers proved that there was “malicious intent” that caused disruption during Maricopa County’s Nov. 8 election, although lawyers for Arizona’s Secretary of State office and Maricopa County argued that she didn’t offer any evidence of alleged fraud or misconduct. Abha Khanna, a lawyer representing…


‘Without a Shadow of a Doubt’: Kari Lake Responds After 2-Day Election Trial Ends

Arizona GOP candidate Kari Lake released a statement Thursday saying that her lawyers proved that there was “malicious intent” that caused disruption during Maricopa County’s Nov. 8 election, although lawyers for Arizona’s Secretary of State office and Maricopa County argued that she didn’t offer any evidence of alleged fraud or misconduct. Abha Khanna, a lawyer representing…


NTD Good Morning (Dec. 23): Arizona to Remove Makeshift Border Wall; FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Released on Bond

Arizona’s out-going governor ordered the construction of a make-shift border wall back in August. Now Arizona is taking it down after a U.S. government lawsuit. Sam Bankman-Fried is out on bond. But his release comes with strict conditions. The FTX founder awaits trial in what’s being called one of the largest financial frauds in American history. Flight…


Arizona Gov. Agrees to Dismantle Border Wall After Biden Admin Lawsuit

Arizona’s outgoing Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has agreed to dismantle a makeshift border wall constructed out of shipping containers in response to a lawsuit from the Biden administration. Court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (pdf) on Dec. 21 show that Ducey’s administration has agreed to dismantle the barrier….


Border Agents in Arizona Seized Millions of Fentanyl Pills Over Past Week

Authorities seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills and nearly 200 pounds of meth that were trafficked from Mexico into the United States, a border official announced Wednesday just days after 1 million fentanyl pills were found hidden in vehicles and objects. In one of the busts, the illicit drugs were found by Customs and…


Lake vs Hobbs Election Case Trial Begins in Maricopa County

MESA, Ariz.—The first of a two-day-trial began Wednesday in Maricopa County in an election lawsuit filed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake against Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs in her capacity as the current Arizona secretary of state, in an attempt to challenge the Nov. 8 election and schedule a new vote. The suit also names Maricopa…