Arizona stories ready to republish | October 26, 2026

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Economists: Grand Canyon flooding could leave impacts|
It’s been 55 days since flooding, which left three hikers dead, ripped apart Grand Canyon National Park’s water infrastructure. Since the Aug. 29 floods, water access has been cut off across virtually all of America's 11th largest national park. In the meantime, the economic damage from this year's stormy weather rages on. By Christopher Boan.

Poll: Majority rejects AI fraud detection if eligible people mistakenly lose out
A majority of voters oppose using artificial intelligence to hunt fraud in government programs if it also risks wrongly flagging or denying benefits to people who qualify for them, a new The Center Square poll found.

Poll: Democrats slightly lead Republicans on economy heading into midterms
Voters are favoring Democrats when it comes to the economy, according to the latest The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, with the midterm elections just over a week away.

Poll: Voters cite wide range of reasons for rise of socialist candidates
Frustration with the cost of living and traditional Democratic politicians lead the reasons American voters think some socialist candidates have gained momentum, according to a new poll.

Treasury's Do Not Pay covers 99% of programs. The law covers 11
Treasury screened $3.7 trillion in federal payments through its Do Not Pay system last fiscal year, across nearly every federal program. For all but 11, the law would not let it check a Social Security number. Do Not Pay lets agencies check who they are about to pay, and whether that person qualifies, before the money goes out.

Two FBI officials charged with lying about roles in Hunter Biden probe
Two senior Federal Bureau of Investigation officials were taken into federal custody Friday on charges of lying to Congress and criminally obstructing its investigation into the financial dealings of Hunter Biden, son of former president Joe Biden.

Trump calls on Omar to resign amid federal investigation
President Donald Trump is calling on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar to resign amid the ongoing federal investigation into the Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota.

Everyday Economics: The Fed can pause. Americans still won’t get much relief
Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged this week. That remains my expectation. But the case for another increase is getting harder to dismiss.

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CLOSE CONGRESSIONAL RACE: With roughly a week to go until the midterms, only one of the nine Arizona congressional districts, the 6th District, is considered a toss up by the Cook Political Report, with the other eight all in the “lean” or ‘“likely” camp. The Center Square seeks to find out why, talking with government policy analysts from Arizona State University and CPR. By Christopher Boan.

TAXPAYER PHILANTHROPY: The founder of a government-funded nonprofit that patrols crime-ridden areas of Minneapolis had his salary nearly triple to $246,000, and the city program that pays his organization was found to lack proper financial oversight, an investigation by The Center Square found.

ALASKA SENATE: Democrats asked a federal judge in Alaska to block the DOJ’s request to prevent certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska. A judge could rule at any moment on the merits of the case. (Andrew Rice)

SCOTUS NOVEMBER: Lawyers and legal analysts from the Federalist Society will preview the upcoming November argument session in the U.S. Supreme Court. (Andrew Rice) 

CANADA TARIFFS: President Donald Trump’s Friday proclamation, reported as tariff relief for Maine, removes 22 Canadian product lines from his 50% Section 338 tariffs and adds 100, including carpets, cocoa powder, shampoo, paint and chest freezers. Of five tariff rollbacks this administration has announced in the past year, it is the first that expands coverage on net. (Brett Rowland)

GAS: With only a week before voters hit the polls, gas prices have only dropped slightly as U.S. Central Command touts oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz are at pre-war levels. (Sarah Roderick-Fitch) 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: A Labor Department rule taking effect Monday formally rescinds affirmative-action regulations for federal contractors, affecting an estimated 117,000 businesses and saving them roughly $1 billion annually in compliance costs, according to Labor Department estimates. (Morgan Sweeney)

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