McCain says Congress won't give Napolitano flexibility on border fence funds

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says she would like to have flexibility on the proposal to designate $1.5 billion for a border fence, under the immigration reform law.  But, KJZZ’s Dennis Lambert reports Arizona’s U.S. Senators are refusing to go along with the idea.

Gang of Eight introduces immigration, border security plan

Arizona’s two U.S. Senators joined with six of their colleagues Thursday to make a pitch for their comprehensive immigration reform bill. The new federal plan would not outlaw state immigration measures. 

Flake waiting out election challenge from Mark Kelly

Arizona Senator Jeff Flake says he's taking a 'wait and see' approach to the threat from Gabrielle Giffords' husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, to challenge him in the next election. 

Clint Bolick reacts to proposed immigration reform

The so-called Gang of Eight bipartisan senators have released their proposed immigration reform legislation.

Despite evacuation, letters sent to Flake's office not harmful

The Postal Inspection Service says tests of suspicious mail sent to the Phoenix office of U.S. Senator Jeff Flake have found nothing dangerous or harmful.

Arizona delegation split on fiscal cliff

Arizona's U.S. House delegation split along party lines late Tuesday night as the House passed the so-called "fiscal cliff" agreement.

Flake campaign accused of voter suppression via robocall

A handful of Valley residents have accused Jeff Flake’s Senate campaign of trying to suppress Democratic voter turnout, but Flake says it’s much ado about a mistake. 

U.S. Senate candidates Richard Carmona and Jeff Flake

Congressman Jeff Flake and Dr. Richard Carmona joined Steve Goldstein separately to talk about their views on economic progress, the Affordable Care Act, and immigration reform.

Arizona Senate race between Flake, Carmona tightening up

Arizona’s U.S. Senate race is tightening up, with less than a month to go until Election Day.

Carmona vs. Flake heats up

Recent polls suggest that the race to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Jon Kyl could be very close.

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