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WATCH: Delay swearing in Rep. Grijalva 'has nothing to do' with Epstein petition, Johnson says

By Associated Press

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he’ll schedule the swearing in of the new Arizona Democratic House member "as soon as she wants."…

Speaker Johnson has yet to swear in newly elected Arizona lawmaker Adelita Grijalva

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Grijalva's presence, once she is sworn in, would narrow the margins and give Democrats more power as they confront Trump and the GOP agenda.

Southern Arizona voters to pick Grijalva's successor in U.S. House

By Sejal Govindarao, Associated Press

Rep. Raúl Grijalva died in March, resulting in the 7th Congressional District seat being one of three safely Democratic districts to become vacant due to lawmakers’ deaths.

LIVE RESULTS: Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona's 7th Congressional District special election

Voters in southern Arizona will send a new representative to Congress after Tuesday’s special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died in March of complications from cancer treatment.

Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz

A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more…

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WATCH: Trump, Vance and top officials speak at Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Eugene Garcia, Aamer Madhani, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance.

3 things to know about haboobs, massive dust storms in the Southwest

By Tammy Webber, Associated Press

They can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.

Massive dust storm rolls through metro Phoenix, leaving thousands without power

By Ross D. Franklin, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

Thousands lost power, mostly in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix.

As voucher programs expand, many public school districts are fighting to keep students

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas

As states roll out or expand private school voucher programs, many public school districts are trying new ways to recruit families and keep their schools open. In Arizona, the national model for school vouchers, families can get up to $7,500…

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U.S. congressman speaks with Syrian president about returning Kayla Mueller's remains

By Ghaith Alsayed, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

A U.S. Congressman has made a brief visit to Syria where he discussed with the country’s interim president the return of the body of an American aid worker who was taken hostage and later confirmed dead in the war-torn country.