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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs followed through Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 with her threat to veto a $440 million tax cut plan approved by Republicans instead of her $250 million in cuts that she is including in her nearly $18.7 billion budget unveiled Friday for the coming fiscal year.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs announces $18.7 billion 2026 budget

Gov. Katie Hobbs rolled out her fourth executive budget proposal Friday with a spending plan that focused on bread and butter affordability issues she believes are critical for helping Arizonans -- and to help the Democrat to win a second term.

The scene at a career fair in New York City last October.

Jobs Report Due Out This Morning

When the Labor Department releases June's employment report Friday morning, economists also expect to hear that 165,000 jobs were added to payrolls last month.

In a pointed moment, host Alicia Keys (center) opened the 61st Grammy Awards by bringing out Lady Gaga (left), Jada Pinkett Smith (second from left), Michelle Obama (second from right) and Jennifer Lopez (right) to speak about women and music.

Live Blog: The 2019 Grammy Awards

Updates from the 61st annual Grammys, which handed awards to a wide range of artists. Kacey Musgraves and Childish Gambino, who took home top prizes, each won multiple awards, but nobody dominated.

Hegseth 2nd Signal chat cause for 'worry' about nation's security, says Rep. Jim Himes

Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details about Yemen strikes in a second group chat with his wife and brother. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., says it's 'not shocking' based on behavior out of the Pentagon.

Go See The Old Guys

Recent live shows by some of the geezers of rock — from Neil Young to Roger Waters — have been much more than exercises in nostalgia.

For Skeleton Medalist, Path To Podium Meant Family Road Trip

Noelle Pikus-Pace may have just won silver for the U.S. in skeleton, but the Olympian was once close to retirement after tragedy. She talks about her return to the sport and the medal podium.

The City College of New York basketball team in 1932.

How Stereotypes Explain Everything And Nothing At All

The early days of college hoops were dominated by flashy players who were thought to be naturally suited for the game and who saw the sport as their way out of the ghetto. They're not who you suspect.

Checkmate! Teen Chess Stars Make Their Move

The 2013 U.S. and Women's Chess Championships are under way in St. Louis, Missouri. Host Michel Martin speaks with two of the competition's youngest players. Kayden Troff is the current under-14 World Youth Chess Champion, and at 15, Sarah Chiang is the youngest woman competing in the Women's Chess Championships.

Next Up For The GOP Tax Bills: Making Them Match

Tax bills have passed in both the House and Senate. Host Steve Inskeep talks with Peter Morici and Jared Bernstein from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the challenges of reconciliation.

Troy Balderson, Republican candidate for Ohio's 12th Congressional District, claims victory at an election night party on Tuesday. He holds a small lead over Democrat Danny O'Connor, but the race remains too close to call.

Republican Narrowly Leads In Ohio Special Election; Final Count Possibly Weeks Away

Republican Troy Balderson claimed victory, but Democrat Danny O'Connor has not conceded. More than 8,000 votes remain to be counted, with official results not expected until at least Aug. 24.

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