Thanks to the Independent Redistricting Commission, we might see something done in Congress this year.

Thanks to the Independent Redistricting Commission, we might see something done in Congress this year.

PHOENIX — The son of former Vice President Dan Quayle won an open Arizona congressional seat in 2010 by beating nine other Republicans while using a hard-hitting ad that called President Barack Obama "the worst president in history."

Are you as depressed as I am?

Arizona Rep. Jeff Flake defeated wealthy businessman Wil Cardon on Tuesday in an unexpectedly feisty Republican U.S. Senate primary race marked by accusations of hypocrisy, broken promises and flip-flopping.

Arizona voters headed to the polls Tuesday to settle an unexpectedly feisty Republican U.S. Senate primary battle marked by accusations of hypocrisy, broken promises and flip-flopping.

WASHINGTON – Primary season has already done what hurricane season is only threatening to do: Driven some party members away from next week’s Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Arizona's primary election Tuesday features a spirited race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and heated contests for several U.S. House seats, with outcomes that will set the roster of candidates for the Nov. 6 general election.

I have always believed that to volunteer for your community is one commitment every American should do at some point in their life. Not too far from volunteering in your community is serving the American people in the United States military. I have a lot of respect for those who serve our country protecting us from those who wish harm to America and the American people. My father served 24 years in the United States Air Force and my brother 30 years, both serving the American people honorably.

On Aug. 9 the Republican candidates for Arizona’s newest Congressional seat, Congressional District 9, will face off with each other in Ahwatukee hoping to win votes to secure the party’s nomination. The victor will then face the winner of the Democratic primary in November for what will be one congressional seat both parties will be eyeing to add to their column.

PHOENIX (AP) — Two Republican incumbents are battling it out in a primary race in Arizona's 6th Congressional District, a situation the GOP desperately wanted to avoid in redistricting.

WASHINGTON – Arizona police agencies said the loss of a state-federal partnership might not be the critical blow to immigration law enforcement that some had feared.

Sen. Jon Kyl said Monday that President Obama was essentially “doing the right thing” by halting deportation of teens and young adults brought to this country illegally as children — “but doing it the wrong way.”

One year after the U.S. assassination of Osama bin Laden, I’m concerned that our government is still pursuing the same failed war strategy in Afghanistan based on bringing “peace” through fighting and war.

Five Republican candidates vying for Congressional District 9 squared off in Ahwatukee Foothills Tuesday night focusing on Senate Bill 1070, the role of government, health care and attracting independent voters.

Five Republican candidates vying for Congressional District 9 squared off in Ahwatukee Foothills Tuesday night focusing on Senate Bill 1070, the role of government, health care and attracting independent voters.

The prospect of war with Iran is frightening. So is the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. That’s why I was so encouraged that the United States was among the world powers taking part in diplomatic talks with Iran on April 13 and 14. Diplomacy is the single most effective way to avert those two bad outcomes.

On March 23, the city of Phoenix participated in the nationwide Rally for Religious Freedom. Hundreds of individuals showed in protest of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring all employer health care plans to provide free contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs. Freedom of religion falls under our First Amendment rights.

Rep. David Schweikert continues to push for the end of the U.S. dollar bill, but a recent poll shows even District 6 Republicans aren’t sure they’re ready to say goodbye to the paper dollar.

Congressman David Schweikert, R-Arizona, is seeking full-time, unpaid internship applicants for the 2012 summer term (May 21 through Aug. 10) in both his Washington, D.C. and Arizona offices.

These days in Washington the numbers are getting so scary, politicians almost don’t need to use rhetoric anymore.

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert will present his vision for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District during the State of the District: A Federal Update breakfast hosted by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce on March 12.