by Ethan Faverino | Oct 12, 2025 | News
By Ethan Faverino |
In a recent opinion piece in Townhall, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) declared that he is leading the charge to end federal funding for transgender experiments on animals,” signaling a bold stance against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Congressman Hamadeh announced he is directing a group of House Republicans to demand that Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills include explicit language prohibiting federal funding for transgender experiments on animals.
“When Americans send their hard-earned money to Washington, they expect it to be used wisely to secure our borders, to defend our nation, and to provide essential services that protect our citizens. What they do not expect is for their tax dollars to bankroll the latest ideological fads of the radical left,” said Hamadeh.
“No one should be forced to subsidize radical gender ideology, let alone grotesque experiments that inflict suffering on animals in the name of ‘gender transition science.’ This is not medical research; it’s political theater disguised as science,” he added.
The initiative addresses growing concerns over federal funding being used to support immoral and unnecessary experiments involving animals such as monkeys, mice, and rabbits.
These experiments reportedly involve mutilating animals and administering cross-sex hormones to advance theories aligned with radical gender ideology.
“What possible scientific benefit can come from mutilating a rabbit or drugging a monkey with cross-sex hormones? None,” stated Congressman Hamadeh. “These experiments are not about medical advancement; they are about normalizing the transgender agenda.”
Hamadeh’s call to action highlights a broader issue: the capture of America’s research institutions by ideology. Agencies like the National Institute of Health (NIH) have diverted taxpayer dollars to projects that prioritize cultural agendas over scientific integrity.
The Congressman pointed to the Biden administration’s aggressive promotion of gender ideology across education, healthcare, and federal research as a driving force behind these experiments. “Billions of taxpayer dollars have been funneled into projects that redefine biology, undermine parental rights, and confuse children,” he said.
The push to defund these experiments is framed as part of a larger fight to protect American values and restore common sense to government spending.
Hamadeh concluded with a message to all members of Congress, saying, “The American people deserve better. Our children deserve better. And the animals who have no voice at all deserve better. That’s why I will keep leading this charge, because the line must be drawn here, and it must be drawn now. This isn’t politics – it’s common sense.”
Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.
by Ethan Faverino | Oct 9, 2025 | News
By Ethan Faverino |
Just one week after discovering the TSA’s Quiet Skies Program was targeting him, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) raised urgent questions about the extent of the Biden administration’s violations of Americans’ civil rights.
The latest disclosures, brought to light by FBI Director Kash Patel, expose that former Special Counsel Jack Smith and his “Arctic Frost” team, tasked with investigating January 6, allegedly tracked the private communications and phone calls of multiple Republican lawmakers.
According to Fox News Digital, the targeted individuals included Republican Senators Lindsey Graham (SC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), Ron Johnson (WI), Josh Hawley (MO), Cynthia Lummis (WY), Bill Hagerty (TN), Dan Sullivan (AK), Tommy Tuberville (AL), and Republican Representative Mike Kelly (PA).
“I am disappointed, but not at all surprised, to learn more about how the Joe Biden administration weaponized the federal government to violate citizens’ sacred civil rights,” stated Hamadeh. “This corrupt cabal went to great lengths to keep sunlight from illuminating the truth about the 2020 election of Biden, so it is no surprise at all that the calls they were tracking were likely in reference to the vote to certify the 2020 election.”
The Quiet Skies program, administered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is a domestic surveillance initiative designed to monitor travelers deemed potential security risks.
The program involves enhanced screening, observation by air marshals, and tracking of individuals’ movements through airports.
Congressman Hamadeh’s inclusion in this program, along with many Republican lawmakers and untold numbers of American citizens, has raised concerns about its misuse to target political figures without transparent justification.
Congressman Hamadeh condemned the actions as part of a broader pattern of overreach. “There is nothing radical leftists across all branches of government won’t do to maintain and expand their power,” Hamadeh said. “From our courtrooms to the ballot counting rooms, the Democrats have shown a blatant disregard for our democratic process and the rule of law.”
Expressing confidence in ongoing efforts to address these issues, Hamadeh added, “I have full confidence that FBI Director Patel will identify the layers of corruption left behind by the Biden Administration and tear them out root and branch. Nothing less will restore our Republic to one that honors our God-given rights and respects the voice of We the People.”
Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.
by Ethan Faverino | Oct 7, 2025 | News
By Ethan Faverino |
Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) expressed his gratitude to Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, for his tireless efforts to uncover the misuse of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Quiet Skies Program.
The program, intended as a security measure, has been revealed to target Americans, including Hamadeh, in what Senator Paul described as “an unconstitutional dystopian nightmare masquerading as a security tool.”
Congressman Hamadeh, a former U.S. Army Reserve Intelligence Officer with Top-Secret clearance and a former Maricopa County prosecutor, was shocked to learn he was among those targeted by the Biden administration through this program.
“I am disappointed but not surprised that the Biden Administration used TSA’s Quiet Skies rules to target me while I was serving this nation in the U.S. Army Reserves and as a prosecutor in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office”, said Hamadeh. “My dedication to this nation and its security has never been questioned.”
According to a flash report released by Senator Paul prior to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Tuesday, September 30th, the Quiet Skies program and related watchlists were used to surveil Americans, including three Republican lawmakers, shortly after they engaged in political activities such as opposing the Biden administration’s policies.
The report further revealed that at least two dozen Americans were placed on watchlists for actions like protesting mask mandates or removing masks on flights.
Following January 6, 2021, TSA issued directives authorizing watchlists based solely on suspected travel to Washington, D.C., without evidence of unlawful conduct. Hamadeh, who questioned the integrity of Arizona’s 2022 General Election during his candidacy, noted the personal impact of this surveillance: “Because I naturally questioned the validity of the election in 2022, Democrats hurled epithets and implied that I was a threat to our democracy. When in fact, I have done and will continue to do all I can to protect and defend our Republic.”
The congressman also noted that he was targeted alongside Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a fellow veteran and former congresswoman.
“The corrupt system targets those whom they fear the most,” stated Hamadeh. “It is clear evidence that this program was used to target critics of Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats, who have demonstrated a blatant disregard for our civil liberties and spit on our cherished Constitution.”
The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged that the Quiet Skies program has failed to prevent a single terrorist attack since its start, raising further questions about its effectiveness and purpose.
Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.
by Matthew Holloway | Oct 7, 2025 | News
By Matthew Holloway |
Six Arizona GOP House members—Reps. Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, Eli Crane, Paul Gosar, Abe Hamadeh, and David Schweikert—urged Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego in a letter to “do the right thing” by backing H.R. 5371, a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government.
In the letter, the congressmen told Sens. Kelly and Gallego, “Every single one of us voted for this seven-week, clean continuing resolution when it passed the U.S. House of Representatives on September 19th. This same kind of resolution, with no partisan extraneous policy riders, has garnered bipartisan support routinely in the past.” They also stated that the funding levels called for are precisely those that both Kelly and Gallego have supported in the past.
The congressmen explained, “Our goal in passing this bill was quite simple: keep the government open and functioning for all those who depend on it for a paycheck, and the critical services that our federal government provides. Our state is home to ten military installations, over 34,000 federal civilian employees, approximately 20,000 active-duty service members, over 450,000 veterans, and countless additional federal entities.
“Senate Democrats, yourselves included, are making unrelated policy demands that have nothing to do with government funding. It is far past time to stop holding Arizonans hostage and to put the American people first. Our constituents demand that you stop playing political games with their livelihoods.”
Ciscomani wrote via X, “Arizona’s House Republicans are united — and we’re calling on Arizona’s Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego to stop playing politics and prioritize Arizonans.”
In a statement on Monday, Rep. Crane added, “Last month, the House of Representatives passed a funding extension to prevent a government shutdown. Unfortunately, Senators Kelly and Gallego have repeatedly voted against this approach. A prolonged shutdown harms Arizonans, with many federal employees furloughed or working without pay. I urge our senators to back this sensible measure and help end the government shutdown.”
Hamadeh’s office also offered a statement in support via X writing, “Congressman Hamadeh is proud to stand with his Arizona Congressional Republican colleagues in demanding that Kelly and Gallego start putting Arizonans’ interests over Chuck Schumer’s.”
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by Staff Reporter | Oct 6, 2025 | News
By Staff Reporter |
Republicans are hoping to field a candidate against Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen should he decide to run for re-election in 2026. Jantzen, who presided over the 2022 Arizona Attorney General election challenge by now-Congressman Abe Hamadeh, was accused in that case of gross incompetence by lawyers on both sides of the political aisle.
“Lee Jantzen reached levels of incompetence that I honestly did not know were possible,” tweeted Brian Anderson, a Republican influencer and owner of Saguaro Group. “Kept ‘forgetting’ to issue rulings, then ‘forgot’ to sign the rulings, then ‘accidentally’ labeled the AG race as the SOS race, etc. Historic miscarriage of justice.”
In 2023, after a series of serious missteps, attorneys on both sides of Hamadeh’s election contest discovered that Jantzen signed what should have been a final order, but left matters pending, resulting in an “unfinal” final order. The judge’s failure delayed final judgment, leaving Hamadeh without the opportunity to file an appeal on the denial by Jantzen for a new trial.
At that time, Mohave County residents reached out to the Arizona Daily Independent, telling the outlet that they were “embarrassed and frustrated by the continued missteps by Judge Jantzen. Residents are concerned about Judge Jantzen’s history of malfeasance and how his conduct in this case could indicate issues with other more routine cases that he presides over.”
An X account operated by supporters of Congressman Hamadeh weighed in on the discussion started by Mohave County Republicans last week, asking:
“Do we have any brave attorneys in Mohave County who want to run to become a judge in Superior Court? ‘Judge’ Jantzen, who inexplicably ruled against @AbrahamHamadeh’s election lawsuit WITHOUT considering the evidence is up for election again in 2026. He helped disenfranchise THOUSANDS of voters. We have to uproot the corruption in Arizona. We can start with this judge.”
Jantzen’s repeated mistakes left court watchers wondering if he was intentionally slow walking the case, saying that it created an increased air of distrust in both the judicial system and the electoral process.
That distrust of the judicial system only worsened when nine months to the day after Jantzen denied Hamadeh’s election challenge did the Arizona Supreme Court issue an order to Jantzen to do his job “forthwith” and sign-off on two overdue judgments in the case, one of which dated back to Dec. 23, 2022.
Hamadeh’s case was not the first time Jantzen ran afoul of the Arizona Supreme Court. According to public records obtained by the Arizona Daily Independent through Hamadeh’s attorney, Jen Wright, Jantzen stipulated in May 2018 to a censure by the Arizona Supreme Court for “misconduct in office” following an investigation that showed the judge missed the 60-day deadline by more than one year.
Jantzen, who became a superior court judge for Mohave County in 2009, acknowledged as part of the censure that “he has previously received a warning from the Commission for similar misconduct involving a delayed ruling.”
He was also reprimanded in 2021 for the same problem.
A censure is one step down from a suspension and one step above a public reprimand. A censure can be imposed by the Arizona Supreme Court while a reprimand can be imposed by the Court or the Court’s Commission on Judicial Conduct (CJC).
The Arizona Judicial Branch has two check-and-balance systems in place in an attempt to guard against judges accidentally or intentionally ignoring the 60-day deadline.
“The 2018 censure noted Jantzen had, from June 2015 to September 2017, falsely signed statements pursuant to ARS 12-128.01 by certifying he had no matters outstanding more than 60 days,” according to the Arizona Daily Independent. “Jantzen’s 2021 Reprimand Order shows the judge signed his March 2020 payroll certification with a notation that a ruling in a 2020 case was overdue. The ruling was finally issued at 78 days.”
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