Arizona’s newest Senator Ruben Gallego has a history as a progressive firebrand. But, his first moves as a sitting senator have the progressive left up in arms.
The Arizona senator said he’s breaking with a party that’s “largely out of touch with where your average Latino is.”
Down-ballot, Democratic candidates in statewide contests consistently won more votes than the top of the ticket, allowing Democrats to eke out U.S. Senate wins in Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona, and heralding the return of ticket-splitting, a phenomenon that had largely vanished in recent elections — until 2024.
The new senator from Arizona is set to back the Laken Riley Act, which allows ICE to detain and deport noncitizens charged with certain crimes
Arizona Democrats were ready to fight Donald Trump on immigration. Now they find their own senators siding with Republicans.
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said Friday he will not support confirming President Donald Trump's pick to lead to U.S. Department of Defense. Senators are expected to vote today on Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary and Arizona's Democratic senator said he has no intention of confirming the nominee.
The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.
Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is giving mixed reviews to President Donald Trump’s border security policy rollout.
The second inauguration of the divisive former president is putting civility to the test. Freshman Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Phoenix will skip it, but other Democrats, including freshman Sen. Ruben Gallego,
A growing number of Democrats are trying to save the party by bringing it back down to earth. Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is one of them.
Migrants across the U.S. and Arizona faced the spectre of ICE raids under the new administration of President Donald Trump.
In backing the Laken Riley Act, the Arizona senator said he's breaking with a party that's “largely out of touch with where your average Latino is.”