Federal funding freeze plan denounced by AZ AG; death toll rises in Hawaii fireworks blast | Nightly Roundup

From reaction to a federal funding freeze that has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge to the latest on Isaac School District's financial woes, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

1. President Trump offering federal workers buyout

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Trump offers federal workers buyout with 7 months’ pay

The White House has begun offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.

2. Arizona AG speaks out on federal funding freeze plan

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Arizona AG Kris Mayes holds news conference on federal funding freeze

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes held a news conference in response to a federal funding freeze that takes effect Tuesday afternoon.

3. Death toll rises for Hawaiian fireworks blast

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Hawaiian fireworks blast: 5th victim dies in Arizona hospital

Another person has died as a result of a fireworks blast in Hawaii that left over 20 people dead or wounded, according to authorities.

4. What to know about President Trump's "no-tax-on-overtime" proposal

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Trump's no-tax-on-overtime proposal: What to know

President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.

5. Attorney alleges racial bias in statewide Medicaid fraud scandal

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‘Scapegoat’: Attorney Ben Crump says Arizona wrongfully punished health providers in Medicaid fraud scandal

Attorney Ben Crump is getting involved in the Arizona Medicaid scandal that is believed to have cost the state nearly $2 billion in fraud claims.

Also, your weather forecast for tonight

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Arizona weather forecast: Slim chance for rain in Phoenix

We may see some rain on Tuesday in the Valley. There will be a slim chance for some afternoon showers.

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