Politics

ASU employs lobbying firm with ties to Trump administration

Four lobbyists were hired in 2024 with experience working for and with the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers.

By Andi Ruiz | January 21, 2026

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ICE backs out of ASU law event amid student petition, backlash

The University did not provide information on why ICE backed out of the event hosted by Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.

By Mia Sweador | January 21, 2026

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Students protest national ICE activity, Trump administration

Organizations come together to hold two demonstrations on Tempe campus to protest ICE, immigration concerns and the current administration. 

By Sam Luba , Grace Lawrence and MJ Martinez | January 20, 2026

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Tempe City Council candidates find policy agreements, differences at pre-election forum

Candidates for the Tempe City Council discussed current issues impacting voters at a forum ahead of the March election.

By Mia Sweador | January 15, 2026

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Hundreds protest on the Tempe campus in solidarity with the Iranian people

ASU students, faculty and members of the local community demonstrated against the Iranian government.

By Kate Gore and Andi Ruiz | January 14, 2026

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Mark Brnovich, former Arizona attorney general and ASU alumnus, dies at 59

ASU and State Press alumnus Mark Brnovich dies at 59.

By Emma Bradford | January 13, 2026

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Arizona Board of Regents grant invests in research with defense, commercial uses

Researchers received funding to develop technologies with dual-use opportunities, including drone charging networks and radio frequency navigation systems.

By Kate Gore and Carsten Oyer | January 7, 2026

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Tempe City Council candidate's signs defaced with antisemitic iconography

Multiple campaign signs of a Tempe City Council candidate were vandalized with antisemitic imagery and symbols.

By Andi Ruiz | January 6, 2026

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Conservatives confront party fractures, protesters at AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix

Some speakers at the annual conservative gathering, AmericaFest, in Phoenix turned on each other as others sought to keep the peace.

By Emma Bradford and Carsten Oyer | December 23, 2025

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Pitchfork Pantry loses $20,000 from changes to GSG budget

Graduate Student Government was required to eliminate a budget line item that provided funding to the Pitchfork Pantry organization. 

By Carsten Oyer | December 19, 2025

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PBS News Hour West to go dark after ASU discontinues contract

PBS News Hour West, headquartered at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will no longer contribute to the national broadcast.

By Emma Bradford | December 4, 2025

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Department of Education declassifies nursing as a professional degree, limiting loans

The change will limit the total amount of money students can borrow to pursue nursing graduate degrees. 

By Andi Ruiz | December 3, 2025

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Farming, drones, will.i.am: new ideas take forefront at Downtown Phoenix Crow forum

The ASU President answered student questions about the state of the University at a quarterly Q&A event.

By Mia Sweador | December 2, 2025

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Prop 409 passes, funding healthcare resources and education for students

The bond will contribute to growing Valleywise Health's behavioral healthcare and training facilities.

By Andi Ruiz | December 2, 2025

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GSG passes resolution opposing higher education compact despite relevance concerns

Debate over the resolution focused on the University's past statements about the compact and procedural standards that were not met.

By Carsten Oyer | November 25, 2025

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ASU's role in strengthening Arizona-Japan ties

ASU plays a pivotal role in forging a nongovernmental relationship between Arizona and Japan.

By Mia Osmonbekov | November 24, 2025

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New Tempe development to bring affordable housing, a grocery store

The city of Tempe approved a plan to replace an abandoned Food City near the Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard light rail station.

By Andi Ruiz | November 24, 2025

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Professors express growing concerns for safety, implications for higher education

Concerns for personal safety increase among professors, who fear subsequent impacts on higher education. 

By Sam Luba | November 19, 2025

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Alex Stein combines politics, humor at Turning Point comedy show

Sun Devils consider the combination of humor and politics at Turning Point USA at ASU comedy show.  

By Mia Sweador | November 19, 2025

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State Sen. Lauren Kuby opposes Tempe's controversial event permit ordinance

State senator opposed the now-overturned Tempe parks ordinance restricting event permits alongside students and local organizations. 

By Kate Gore | November 18, 2025

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