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Poll: Trump’s approval rating falls further among Arizonans
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating continues to decline among Arizonans, a new poll shows. The reasons, according to the poll, are the economy and the conflict with Iran. Noble Predictive Insights released a poll showing that the president has a net approval rating of -19 among Arizona registered voters, meaning 39% approve of Trump’s job performance while 58% disapprove. By Zachery Schmidt.

Feds spare Upper Basin; states still feel water cuts pressure
The Colorado River’s Upper Basin states are not required to make mandatory water cuts that the federal government imposed on the Lower Basin. But that piece of good luck doesn't guarantee smooth sailing for Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, which face drought conditions. Meanwhile, the Lower Basin states – California, Nevada and Arizona – were forced to accept up to 3 million acre-feet in annual water cuts for the next two years, nearly half their combined 7.5 million allocation. By Liam Hibbert.

Mayes to review state’s use of Flock cameras, ALPRs
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she will conduct a review of the state’s use of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers. This summer, several Arizona local governments have either ended their contracts with Flock or adjusted their policies with the company. By Zachery Schmidt.

Poll: Majority says student majors should dictate loan decisions
A majority of American voters agree that a student’s chosen major or field of study should be considered before approving federal student loans, according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll. 

Voters rate Trump's economy below his overall approval: Poll
With consumer prices still higher than a year ago, voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the economy more than his job overall, rating the economic record his weakest measure,  according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll. 

Poll: More than half of Americans support healthcare price controls
More than half of American voters say the government should limit healthcare prices to make care more affordable, according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll.

25 years after 9/11: Commission reforms face a new test
In 1993, Islamic terrorists detonated a truck filled with explosives at the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Five years later, a related group, al Qaeda, bombed two U.S. embassies in Africa. Despite the ominous signs, “none of the measures adopted by the U.S. government disturbed or even delayed the progress of the al Qaeda plot” that culminated in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed 2,977 Americans.

25 years after 9/11: Department of Homeland Security has cost taxpayers trillions
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security had a budget of about $31 billion in its first full year of operation. For 2027, the Trump administration wants $118 billion. Created in 2003 in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks by folding 22 agencies into a single cabinet department, the Department of Homeland Security has become a permanent part of the federal government, and one that is getting bigger. 

25 years after 9/11: A look back at decades of terror attacks on America
The U.S. was no stranger to terror attacks before Sept. 11, 2001, both at home and abroad, but none shaped America and the world quite like the attacks on 9/11, which occurred 25 years ago Friday. The Sept 11 attacks – in which 19 Islamic terrorists hiijacked four U.S. commercial planes, crashing them into both twin towers in New York City, the Pentagon and a Shanksville, Pennsylvania, field after passengers overtook the hijackers – caused the deaths of 2,996 people, including the terrorists. 

25 years after 9/11: The attacks that changed U.S. homeland security forever
The Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people ushered in a multitude of federal-level changes to prevent such an event from happening again. Before 9/11, transportation security, including aviation screening, was privatized. Airlines would contract with private security companies like Globe Security, which screened passengers for hijacked American Flight 11; Huntleigh USA, which screened passengers for hijacked United Flight 175; and Argenbright Security, which screened passengers for hijacked American Flight 77 and United Flight 93.

25 years after 9/11: Arlington marks 25 years since Pentagon attack
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon, the Twin Towers and in rural Pennsylvania, Arlington is preparing to bring together more than 200 first responders as the county looks back at a response that quickly grew across Northern Virginia and continues to shape emergency preparedness today.

Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to 'New America'
President Donald Trump posted a photo on Sunday of a map renaming New Mexico to “New America.” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, slammed the president for that post in one of her own.

Everyday Economics: Labor market found a floor. Productivity has to do the rest
Last week made the economy look a little less fragile. It did not necessarily make it stronger. Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, unemployment held at 4.1%, and June and July were revised higher by a combined 55,000 jobs. After several weak months, the labor market may have found a floor.

Johnson faces blowback for releasing House two weeks early
Despite a backlog of legislative responsibilities, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has canceled the final two weeks of the September legislative session. That leaves House lawmakers only one more week of business before the midterm elections. The chamber won’t reconvene until mid-November.

Supreme Court halts challenge to party ad spending
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday halted a challenge to political parties seeking access to cheaper TV ads as a sprint toward the midterm elections commences.

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RULE CHANGE: The Arizona Corporation Commission introduced a new rule for electric cooperatives that is supposed to safeguard ratepayers from subsidizing new large-load customers. The Center Square reached out to electric cooperatives about this change. By Zachery Schmidt.

9/11 SURVIVORS: Twenty-five years after the Islamic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, victims’ family members are sharing how they’ve turned their grief into positive action. They also are still calling for accountability, transparency and justice as two 9/11 court cases are ongoing.

911 POLITICS: The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks falls during the final sprint for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Candidates seeking to secure wins in races across the country are under fire for controversial statements about the attacks.

9/11 SURVEILLANCE: The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center occurs as a political battle rages in Congress over government surveillance powers enacted after the deadly event that killed 2,996 people.

TAX EXEMPTION/DEI DEBATE: The Trump administration is proposing to revoke the tax-exempt status for private colleges that offer race-based benefits. This is part of the federal government’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. (Esther Wickham)

BILINGUAL PAY: A new report ranks Washington, D.C. at the top of the nation for bilingual worker pay. (Andrew Rice) 

STEEL ACROSS AMERICA: President Donald Trump will be delivering remarks as part of Steel Across America led by Tunnel to Towers as the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11. (Sarah Roderick-Fitch)

WORKER FREEDOM: The Commonwealth Foundation has released its latest report on worker freedom. (Morgan Sweeney)

DHS COSTS: The Department of Homeland Security says terminating 438 contracts could save taxpayers $10.5 billion. A government watchdog says that figure won't fully materialize. (Brett Rowland)

TRADE WAR: American exporters face new Canadian tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion in U.S. goods after Ottawa's dollar-for-dollar retaliation against U.S. Section 338 duties, valued at C$27.6 billion. (Brett Rowland)

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