Ronald J. Hansen

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Ronald J. Hansen

Sen. Ruben Gallego, once critical of cryptocurrency, now shows openness to the industry, receiving significant campaign support from crypto-aligned groups. Gallego, a key Democrat on a Senate subcommittee overseeing digital currency, delayed a vote on a stablecoin regulation bill, seeking stronger safeguards. This stance has drawn criticism from both crypto supporters and consumer advocates, raising concerns about financial stability and political influence.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Ronald J. Hansen

Arizona's U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly criticized a House-passed bill extending Trump-era tax cuts, citing potential Medicaid cuts. Kelly called out Arizona's U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert for supporting the bill. Kelly compared the situation to McCain's 2017 vote against repealing the Affordable Care Act. Sen.

4 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Ronald J. Hansen

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, expressed support for separating transgender athletes from girls' sports based on biological sex. Gallego cited concerns about fairness and the safety of girls as reasons for his position. Gallego's comments come amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run and represent a broader shift in his political positioning. Sen.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Ronald J. Hansen

Bipartisan groups of senators have bills to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The Democratic bill, led by Sen. Jon Ossoff, aims to increase public trust by preventing potential conflicts of interest. The Republican bill, named the PELOSI Act, shares a similar goal but highlights partisan divisions. A bloc of Senate Democrats, including Sen. Mark Kelly, wants to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while in office, as Republicans have offered a competing bill to do the same thing. Sen.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Ronald J. Hansen

Voice of America (VOA) employees lost their appeal for emergency action against the Trump administration's dismantling of the organization. The ruling allows the U.S. Agency for Global Media, headed by Kari Lake, to continue its restructuring of VOA. Over 1,000 VOA employees have been placed on administrative leave and contracts with associated organizations frozen.