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Homeland Security's Mayorkas claims 'the border is secure' as Arizona sees over 1,800 opioid-related overdoses this year

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 20, 2022

In an interview at the end of July, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted the border was "secure."

JPMorgan economists: Inflation Reduction Act, supported by Kelly, will have 'almost no effect' on price growth

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022

The Democrats' $750 billion climate and health care bill, titled the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden. However, contrary to what the bill's name implies, budget experts and JPMorgan economists have stated the legislation will have little near-term effect on economic woes.

Kelly fails 'to match his rhetoric with action' as southern border arrests expected to reach 2 million

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently released their operational statistics for the month of July. In light of the number of arrests at the southern border during the agency’s fiscal year so far, analysts have expressed concern of surpassing the two million mark for the first time ever. Illicit drug seizures such as fentanyl, have also dramatically increased during fiscal year 2022 to date. Some critics have argued that Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly hasn't done enough to address the problem.

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Scottsdale doctor says eustachian tube dysfunction can be caused by untreated sinusitis

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2022

Eustachian tubes are connected to the sinuses.

House Republicans as CPI falls in July: 'Inflation is a tax on all Americans'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July 2022 Consumer Price Index data, and although it reports a marginally lower inflation number than in June, indexes for some categories increased, including food and shelter, two large components of Arizonians' median household budget.

IER: Declining US gasoline prices are the result of 'inflation and demand destruction,' not Biden

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

The Biden administration has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's war with Ukraine for American price hikes, especially the price of gasoline.

Scottsdale doctor says allergy symptoms could be a result of inflammation

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 10, 2022

Allergy symptoms include sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, watery eyes and an itchy nose, eyes or mouth.

Sanders: Inflation reduction bill will 'have a minimal impact on inflation'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 9, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Democrats' climate and health care bill passed the Senate this weekend with a 51-50 vote.

Democrats' 'fundamentally flawed' corporate minimum tax proposal could seriously affect Arizona manufacturers

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2022

Democrats are proposing a minimum corporate tax when many manufacturers are struggling with an impending recession amid inflation and supply-chain disruptions, according to new analysis results from the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT).

Arizona sees sky-high energy prices amid heatwave: 'Energy costs are disproportionately hurting families'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

For many states, summer has brought extremely high temperatures, requiring households to constantly run their air conditioning in order to keep cool. Arizona in particular has seen extreme heat in the high 90s and triple digits. With the increased need for cool air, businesses and households have had to bear another effect of inflation: high electric bills – yet another increased cost which many blame Biden for.

Over half of Arizonans, Americans fear for their personal safety every day: 'Crime is skyrocketing in communities across the country'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll found that residents in Arizona and across the nation are increasingly concerned about crime.

VRF's Swoboda on Arizona voting initiative: The elections process 'will be changed in profound ways, none for the better'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 27, 2022

An Arizona ballot initiative that Voter Reference Foundation claims is "misnamed" is set to greatly alter the election process for the worse.

Inflation disproportionately affects 'Black Americans' in Arizona

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2022

Using data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, DaQuawn Bruce, an opinion contributor for USA Today, recently made the argument that high rates of inflation caused by President Joe Biden and the Democrats disproportionately affect people of color in Arizona and across the nation.

Arizona's Hispanic voters lean Republican: 'Democrats really lost working-class people'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2022

Many Americans feel that flawed Democratic policies are the cause of some of the country's biggest problems, including rampant inflation, high gas prices, and high rates of crime. Specifically Hispanic Americans, who make up 19% of the total U.S. population and 31% of Arizona's population, are noticing. Recent poll results reveal that those within the Hispanic demographic, which historically voted Democratic, are starting to lean towards the Republican Party.

Arizona's Gas Misery Index high despite Biden 'draining' Strategic Petroleum Reserve

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2022

On March 31, President Biden announced the use of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) crude oil with the goal of bringing down gas prices for American consumers. Despite this, the price of gas has increased by over 6%, and Arizona's Gas Misery Index has remained high.

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Ducey: 'I’m proud to endorse Beau Lane for Secretary of State'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 16, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently announced his official endorsement for Beau Lane as Secretary of State.

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Economist says inflation is causing a drop in real wages, 'the steepest in four decades'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Sky-high inflation, which has just been reported at 9.1%, is causing the sharpest real wage decline in several decades. Despite a strong job market, most American workers are ending up financially worse off with each month that passes, and consumer sentiment is falling sharply.

“Hasta la vista” to both sinus and political trouble: Johnson had sinus surgery before announcing resignation

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 14, 2022

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson underwent a sinus procedure shortly before announcing his resignation.

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House Republicans: 'Biden’s open-border policies are incentivizing drug smuggling'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 6, 2022

In just the last two weeks, there have been two major fentanyl seizures in the state of California – a problem some say is a result of Biden's open border policy. Last year's fentanyl death rate stands to climb this year, exacerbating the ongoing urgent opioid crisis in Arizona and across the nation.

Arizona's weekly Gas Misery Index: $1,131

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022

Prices at the pump have been slightly declining in recent days, but residents in Arizona and across the nation are still paying significantly more for gas than they were at this time last year.