Politics

Gallery: A look back on President Trump's Phoenix rally

Photos from President Trump's rally in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2017.

By Delia Johnson , Victor Ren , Andrew Palla , Celisse Jones , Cotter Ewens and Anthony Luna | August 23, 2017

Arizona politicians headline cybersecurity conference at ASU Polytechnic

Arizona politicians and ASU representatives took part in a day-long congressional conference hosted by ASU’s Office of Government and Community Engagement to discuss cybersecurity.

By Sam Deadrick and Ethan Millman | August 23, 2017

Video: ASU students react to President Trump's Phoenix rally

President Donald Trump held a rally Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, in the Phoenix Convention Center.

By Emily Keenan and Fortesa Latifi | August 22, 2017

Police use tear gas to separate rally crowd

Even Republican supporters outside the convention center acknowledged that tensions were high.

By Mitchell Atencio and Arren Kimbel-Sannit | August 22, 2017

Trump rally draws mixed reviews among ASU students

By Brooke Hanrahan and Arren Kimbel-Sannit | August 22, 2017

Gallery: A view from outside Donald Trump's Phoenix Rally

Photos from outside the Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

By Delia Johnson | August 22, 2017

University taking precautions for Tuesday Trump rally in downtown Phoenix

President Donald Trump's Tuesday rally in Phoenix has driven ASU and the city of Phoenix to take extra safety precautions in the area.

By Brooke Hanrahan and Angel Mendoza | August 21, 2017

A DACA student protest at Phoenix College shortly after the Arizona Court of Appeals' Announcement. Photo courtesy of Edder Martinez.

Appeals Court decision threatens DACA students at ASU

DACA recipients could be forced to pay 150 to 250 percent more for tuition at ASU.

By Ryan Boyd | June 25, 2017

ASU has several programs aimed at increasing civic engagement, but social work students want one specifically for undergraduate students.

Social work students propose advocacy and candidacy training at ASU

Social work students are pushing for more training, but how will it be accomplished?

By Ryan Boyd | June 14, 2017

Bill to protect student journalists awaits approval from the House

Arizona student journalists wait for the House to approve a bill granting students editorial protection.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 26, 2017

Brandon Bishop works in his office on the third floor of the Memorial Union on ASU's Tempe campus on April 19, 2017.

Members of the Bishop administration reflect on their year leading the student body

The Bishop administration was able to accomplish most of their goals, with some complications.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 25, 2017

Secular invocation sparks a statehouse battle over the meaning of prayer

Rep. Athena Salman launched national controversy by questioning the meaning of higher power.

By Benjamin Steele | April 24, 2017

Protesters march down Washington Avenue in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, April 22, 2017 as part of the nationwide March for Science.

Politics and science meet at Phoenix March for Science

Senatorial hopeful and Arizona attorney Deedra Abboud gathered with nearly 8,000 others in Phoenix to march for the cause of science.

By Isaac Windes | April 24, 2017

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at the DNC “Come Together and Fight Back” tour stop at the Mesa Amphitheatre on Friday, April 21, 2026.

Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez bring the 'Come Together, Fight Back' tour to Arizona

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders headlined the “Come Together, Fight Back” rally where ASU students attended and ASU Young Democrats volunteered.

By Brooke Hanrahan | April 23, 2017

Ernesto Hernandez, the vice president of services for Undergraduate Student Government Downtown, poses for a photo. A nonfeasance charge was leveled against Hernandez in April 2017.

USGD votes down bill to impeach Vice President of Services

The special session lasted less than 15 minutes and eliminated the possibility of Ernesto Hernandez being impeached.

By Isaac Windes | April 21, 2017

The March for Science will take place in Phoenix, Arizona on April 22, 2017.

The March for Science is coming to Phoenix: Are you ready?

Science enthusiasts from across the country will attend their own respective March for Science on Earth Day, April 22.

By Jennifer Magana | April 20, 2017

Trump budget could impact low-income students with reductions to Pell Grant

The president's budget could affect students in low-income households, with a $3.9 billion reduction to the Pell Grant program.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 20, 2017

ASU College Republicans (left) and the ASU Young Democrats (right).

Conservative and liberal ASU students discuss President Trump's first 90 days

ASU students split on party lines in their approval of the president's first 90 days.

By Raymond Keys | April 20, 2017

The Forks Estate is a politics podcast. Graphic designed by Chuck Dries.

The Forks Estate: DACA Recipients at ASU

Politics editor Allie Bice breaks down her story on undocumented students at ASU.

By J McAuliffe , Allie Bice and Chris Wood | April 20, 2017

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Javier Palomarez speaks with Latino students in McCord Hall on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation president and CEO speaks with Latino business students

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation CQ held a round-table discussion with students Wednesday to inspire their entrepreneurial spirit.

By Chris Wood | April 20, 2017

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