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Arizona RepublicFriday, 15 May 2026
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Xi warns Trump against mishandling of Taiwan
Leaders focus on desire to open Strait of Hormuz
The paper leads with the point of diplomatic friction regarding Taiwan, while acknowledging the broader cooperative goal of addressing the Strait of Hormuz closure.
The US president is visiting China to negotiate reopening the Strait of Hormuz—impacted by an ongoing conflict with Iran—but faces stern diplomatic warnings regarding US policy toward Taiwan.
“warns Trump against mishandling”
“Factual and internationally focused”
Dems seek full audit of voucher program
Nearly 600K ‘high risk’ ESA purchases found
Reports on state Democratic lawmakers demanding oversight after an auditor general's report identified high-risk spending in the school voucher system.
Delays in DACA renewals create uncertainty for Arizonans
Highlights the localized human impact of federal administrative delays in processing immigration renewals.
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