Kristin Mayes, Arizona AG since 2023, trending as she handles rising costs and utility regulation fallout amid a busy legal-political moment. Born 1970, lawyer, Democrat.
As of March 21, 2026, Texas prepares for a May 26 GOP Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both remain on the ballot after failing to secure a majority in the March 3 primary. President Trump has yet to endorse either candidate, with his decision possibly tied to the fate of the SAVE America Act. Democrat James Talarico won the Democratic primary, setting up a competitive general election.
Recent violent incidents in the US, including a college shooting in Virginia and a synagogue attack in Michigan, are connected to Middle East conflicts. Perpetrators had terrorist backgrounds or links, raising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Today’s date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security has paused plans to convert warehouses into detention centers across the US, following legal challenges and community opposition. Several projects, including in Utah and Maryland, are under review as the department considers future steps amid ongoing disputes.
U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi blocked Arizona's criminal case against Kalshi, a prediction market operator, citing federal law's authority over state gambling laws. The ruling supports the CFTC's stance on federal regulation of prediction markets, delaying criminal proceedings scheduled for Monday, and signals ongoing legal battles over regulation and legality.
Arizona has settled a lawsuit with APS over heat-related power shutoffs, requiring the utility to pay $6.1 million and improve communication programs. The settlement follows concerns about disconnection practices during extreme heat, including a death in Sun City West. APS will no longer disconnect power solely based on nonpayment during dangerous heat conditions.
States are widening efforts to block proposed utility rate increases and rethink financing for major upgrades, citing how AI data centers are driving energy demand and bills. In Texas, Hill County has paused data-center development to study effects, while other states weigh similar actions amid affordability concerns.
Leroy Dean McGill has been executed by lethal injection in Florence, Arizona, for the July 2002 arson murder of Charles Perez and the attack on his girlfriend Nova Banta. McGill’s last meal included onion rings, bread and butter, chocolate cake and a green salad, and he has told witnesses, “I’m going home soon.” Three more executions are planned this week in Tennessee, Florida.
A review of fresh court actions shows renewed grand jury activity and ongoing prosecutions across several cases. In Chicago, prosecutors have faced questions about how they handled a grand jury while pursuing charges against protesters; in Arizona, a separate case involving fake electors awaits a grand jury decision; and other venues see judges, prosecutors and defense lawyers navigating new rulings and delays as cases adapt to evolving legal challenges.
AP News reports that U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross is under investigation for sexual activity in her chambers with a uniformed officer, alleged improper supervision of clerks, and attendance at a partisan event. Two Georgia reps have filed impeachment resolutions; the House Judiciary Committee will decide next steps. The inquiry is ongoing.