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Arizona Senate leaders lay out vision for state governance
For the first time since 2012, one party will have a supermajority in the Arizona Senate when the body reconvenes next year. The difference is that the Republicans will not be the party to hold such a margin in the 30-seat body, with Democrats taking a 20-10 advantage into 2027. The Center Square interviewed Senate President-elect Priya Sundareshan, D-Tucson, and Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, the current majority leader who will become the minority leader in January. By Christopher Boan.

Arizona treasurer-elect lays out vision for future
Arizona's first Democratic state treasurer in six decades will be sworn in early next year, when longtime businessman Nick Mansour takes office. Mansour talked to The Center Square about his plans for getting a better rate of return on the state’s investments. By Christopher Boan.

Hegseth 'not worried' about upcoming U.S. House vote to impeach him
The U.S. House may vote this week on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., re-filed a resolution accusing Hegseth of committing high crimes and misdemeanors. According to the eight articles of impeachment, Hegseth “abused the powers of the Department of Defense” in numerous ways, mainly by waging unauthorized military hostilities in Iran.

U.S. senators make case for amended energy permitting bill awaiting passage
The U.S. Senate has voted to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a permitting reform bill that would expedite the buildout of energy-related infrastructure. The primary purpose of the over 400-page bill is to expedite the permitting approval process for energy-related projects – such as natural gas pipelines, drilling and mining, and data center infrastructure – by scaling back environmental and judicial reviews.

SCOTUS gives U.S. solicitor general permission to argue against gun ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a motion for the U.S. Solicitor General to participate in oral arguments in a case challenging gun bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut, the court announced Monday.

U.S. Supreme Court slaps down ruling in transgender inmate case
The U.S. Supreme Court slapped down a ruling that said the rights of a transgender inmate in a Colorado prison were violated when the prison did not accommodate the inmate's preferences for treatment.

Supreme Court rules Trump Big Bend border wall construction can continue
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against Texans trying to stop the Trump administration from building a border wall system in the Big Bend region of Texas.

Lawmakers, advocates urge Supreme Court to hear $16.1B  Argentina oil case
Members of Congress and advocacy organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a $16.1 billion case tied to Argentina nationalizing a private oil company that Americans invested in. 

Trump urged to maintain 'status quo' with Iran, U.S. remains 'locked and loaded'
Following an Oval Office meeting Monday with the Qatari prime minister, President Donald Trump said Gulf partners are urging him to keep the status quo with Iran, though he warned the U.S. remains “lock and loaded.”

U.S. ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. officials are hopeful ahead of the trilateral meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia, with a focus on post-war security guarantees, as officials are “cautiously optimistic” the two sides will reach a deal.

Energy groups warn of tech companies' participation in COP31 over China connection
A coalition of energy and policy organizations sent a letter to President Donald Trump expressing concern over the harm to national security that is posed by publicly traded U.S. companies – such as Amazon, Apple, and Google – being involved in the climate convention, COP31. Senior Fellow at the Energy & Environment Legal Institute Steve Milloy told The Center Square that China pushes climate-related actions at these conferences in effort to hurt U.S. national security. 

U.S. senators make case for amended permitting bill awaiting passage 
The U.S. Senate has voted to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a colossal permitting reform bill that would expedite the buildout of energy-related infrastructure.

Trump’s Jones Act waiver to expire Sunday unless extended 
President Donald Trump will decide by Sunday whether to extend temporary Jones Act waivers that allow foreign-flagged ships to haul fuel and farm goods between U.S. ports in an effort to curb rising consumer prices.

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ARIZONA DEMOCRATS: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Senate President-elect Priya Sundareshan and House Speaker-elect Oscar De Los Santos will meet Tuesday at the Capitol in Phoenix to discuss what the three Democratic leaders hope to achieve in the new term with the Democratic trifecta. The Center Square will attend and break down the party’s goals. By Christopher Boan. 

MINES AND SAFETY: Arizona’s first Democratic mine inspector in 50 years says he was compelled to run by the lack of action he'd seen from the industry in keeping the state's network of open and shuttered mines safe. By Christopher Boan.

HEGSETH: The Center Square is attending a press conference of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth less than a day after outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., dropped impeachment articles in Congress. (Sarah Roderick-Fitch)

HEALTHCARE CONSENSUS: U.S. Reps. Morgan Griffith and Raul Ruiz will speak about congressional priorities for healthcare policy ahead of the upcoming Democratic majority in both chambers of Congress to take effect in January. (Andrew Rice) 

MIGRANT WORKER CASE: Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards, a case challenging migrant working conditions in a New Jersey farm that employs foreign labor. (Andrew Rice) 

PERMITTING REFORM: The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 faces a narrow path through the lame-duck session following a late Monday Senate procedural vote. The package includes new ratepayer protections and Department of Energy technical assistance for communities evaluating large data centers, with implications for state and local governments. (Alton Wallace) 

VA SUICIDE PREVENTION SPENDING: Veteran Affairs is requesting $727 million for suicide prevention outreach in fiscal 2027, up from $556 million in 2025. Secretary Doug Collins pledged in March to start tracking whether the spending works, but a 2015 law has required an independent annual evaluation of VA’s suicide prevention programs, including cost-effectiveness, since before he arrived. The most recent public evaluation, from 2023, assessed eight clinical treatment programs and none of the outreach programs the money funds. (Brett Rowland)

GOP LEADERSHIP: Republicans in Congress will hold their internal leadership elections today. (Therese Boudreaux)

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