Arts Jul 01 Presidential Medal of Freedom to be awarded to Biles, McCain, Giffords, Jobs By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Apr 30 Watch 10:49 Cindy McCain on what marrying a politician taught her about life Almost 40 years of marriage to the late Senator John McCain gave Cindy McCain a front row seat to the adventure and challenges of life in politics. From navigating political scandals and a growing family, to taking on President Trump,…
Politics Dec 02 Arizona’s Mark Kelly is sworn into Senate Kelly, 56, defeated GOP Sen. Martha McSally in last month's election, making her one of only three incumbents to lose. By taking office, he has reduced the Republican edge in the chamber to 52-48. By Associated Press
Politics Oct 12 Roberta McCain, John McCain’s mother, dies at 108 The mother of Arizona Sen. John McCain, Roberta McCain, has died. She was 108. A spokesperson for her daughter-in-law Cindy McCain says Roberta McCain died Monday. By Associated Press
Nation Oct 09 Watch 8:00 The code and character of John McCain, as explained by longtime aide Mark Salter More than two years have passed since the death of Arizona Sen. John McCain, but his legacy and influence are being felt during this election year. McCain’s widow, Cindy, recently endorsed Joe Biden for president. Mark Salter was a longtime…
May 30 White House wanted McCain ship ‘out of sight’ during Trump’s visit to Japan By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press During the president's visit to Japan, officials ordered the ship named for the late Sen. John McCain to be 'out of sight,' according to an email first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
Mar 21 AP fact check: Trump takes credit for law named after McCain By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press The president routinely takes full credit for the Veterans Choice Program, which was expanded last year but first signed into law in 2014. Continue reading
Mar 20 Republicans defend the late John McCain against Trump’s attacks By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Senators defied Trump's apparently unprovoked declaration that he's "not a fan" of McCain because he cast the deciding vote against the Republican repeal of national health care. Continue reading
Feb 12 Ex-astronaut Mark Kelly announces run for McCain Senate seat By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press If Kelly is nominated, the race would pit a Navy veteran and astronaut against a trailblazing Air Force pilot in the contest to replace McCain, a legendary Navy flyer who was famously shot down and held captive. Continue reading
Dec 18 McSally appointed to McCain’s seat after losing Senate race in November By Nicholas Riccardi, Terry Tang, Associated Press Rep. Martha McSally, a former air force colonel, lost to Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in November after a bruising contest in which she contended Sinema committed "treason" by making anti-war remarks in 2003. Now, McSally will join the Senate the… Continue reading