AZ senators warn of Medicaid cuts; Lori Vallow Daybell back in court l Morning News Brief
Shooting; deadly crash l Morning Headlines March 18
A man is expected to survive after being shot in Phoenix; a woman is dead following a multi-car crash; and more. Here's a look at some of your top stories for the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Two Arizona senators held a town hall, warning citizens of what they're calling "impending cuts" to Medicaid; Lori Vallow Daybell was back in a Phoenix courtroom just days before the start of her murder conspiracy trial; and more. Here's a look at some of your top stories for the morning of March 18.
1. Senators warn of ‘impending’ Medicaid cuts
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego warn of 'impending cuts' to Medicaid
Arizona Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego held a town hall on Monday, warning citizens of what they’re calling "impending cuts" to Medicaid. They say it won't only affect people needing treatment, but also staff.
2. Hospital patient citizenship status
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Arizona lawmaker pushes bill to require hospitals to verify patient citizenship
Some Arizona lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would require any hospital that receives state funds to ask patients for their citizenship status.
3. ‘Doomsday Mom’ back in court
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Lori Vallow Daybell in court for hearing before murder conspiracy trial begins
In Arizona, Vallow Daybell is accused of planning the death of her previous husband, Charles Vallow. It was allegedly motivated by Vallow Daybell's religious beliefs, and a $1 million life insurance policy that Charles owned.
4. Bill would make ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ a mental illness
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MN lawmakers want to define 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
5. Cop arrested
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Indiana cop charged after forcing daughter, 6, to stand in freezing cold with threatening sign
An Indiana cop allegedly forced his six-year-old daughter to stand outside in cold temperatures holding a sign threatening her brother as punishment.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Cooler and windy on Tuesday in Phoenix
Cooler temps expected today in the Valley with a high in the low 70s.