U.S. senator from Arizona, Democrat
4 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Oct 31.
About 100 unarmed, plainclothes soldiers are helping monitor drop boxes in seven Washington counties. A viral report of a Guard election mission in all 50 states rests on unnamed sources, while Pentagon promises cover federal forces but not Guard units under governors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who ran the Joint Staff's strategy and planning office, and gave no public reason. He is the second officer in that job pushed out in about a year, and at least 26 generals and admirals have now left or been removed under Hegseth.
Democrats say they won't fund the Iran war and want Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth out, while McConnell ties Pentagon money to Ukraine. A Dec. 11 funding deadline could mean a government shutdown.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján is hosting a pig-roast rally in Albuquerque on Saturday to mark New Mexico's new early spot in the 2028 Democratic primary calendar. Two senators who are weighing presidential runs are scheduled to attend.
