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August 12th, 2026

The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national emergency for the midterm elections?

The Faceoff panel of former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, former Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio and former AZ Central columnist Laurie Roberts joined Larry Gaydos and guest host Gayle Bass. This week the group talks about President Donald Trump signaling his willingness to declare a national security emergency in an attempt to take over the midterm elections, the recent executive order that called for cutting the number of recommended childhood vaccines, the Iran War and more.

Politics

Watch The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national emergency for the midterm elections?

The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national...

Watch Breaking down Gov. Katie Hobbs picking former republican John Giles as her running mate

Breaking down Gov. Katie Hobbs picking former republican John Giles...

Watch President Trump's nightmare: Is the Iran War becoming his biggest mistake?

President Trump's nightmare: Is the Iran War becoming his biggest...

Watch Sine Kerr talks about running mate Andy Biggs' plans if he wins Arizona governor election

Sine Kerr talks about running mate Andy Biggs' plans if...

Watch Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: President Donald Trump's pro-growth economic agenda explained

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: President Donald Trump's pro-growth economic agenda...

Watch The Faceoff: Is Gov. Katie Hobbs choosing Arizona over the Democratic party?

The Faceoff: Is Gov. Katie Hobbs choosing Arizona over the...

Watch What Katie Hobbs’ reported choice of John Giles as running mate means for AZ governor’s race

What Katie Hobbs’ reported choice of John Giles as running...

Watch Inside the Arizona GOP: Talking key races, voter priorities and reaching Independent voters

Inside the Arizona GOP: Talking key races, voter priorities and...

Watch Mondays with Meghan: Why does Katie Hobbs not want to debate?

Mondays with Meghan: Why does Katie Hobbs not want to...

Watch Can Arizona's ESA program be reformed? Democratic candidate for superintendent of public instruction Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz weighs in

Can Arizona's ESA program be reformed? Democratic candidate for superintendent...

Watch Exclusive: Andy Biggs and Sine Kerr on their 2026 campaign vision for Arizona

Exclusive: Andy Biggs and Sine Kerr on their 2026 campaign...

Watch Gov. Katie Hobbs announces she WILL NOT debate Andy Biggs: Should we care?

Gov. Katie Hobbs announces she WILL NOT debate Andy Biggs:...

Watch Mondays With Meghan: Should Jimmy McCain be Arizona's first Lt. Governor?

Mondays With Meghan: Should Jimmy McCain be Arizona's first Lt....

Watch How Jay Feely plans to represent Arizona's 1st congressional district if elected

How Jay Feely plans to represent Arizona's 1st congressional district...

Watch Rep. Andy Biggs outlines key priorities for Arizona gubernatorial race

Rep. Andy Biggs outlines key priorities for Arizona gubernatorial race

Watch BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president on KTAR

BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for...

Watch How Kimberly Yee plans to reform state education and school funding if elected Superintendent of Public Instruction

How Kimberly Yee plans to reform state education and school...

Watch AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin breaks down Arizona's post-primary general election map

AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin breaks down Arizona's post-primary general...

Watch How Andy Biggs plans to handle Arizona's data center boom

How Andy Biggs plans to handle Arizona's data center boom

Watch Key takeaways and surprises from the Arizona Primary Election

Key takeaways and surprises from the Arizona Primary Election

Watch Who wins the Arizona GOP primary? Stan Barnes weighs in

Who wins the Arizona GOP primary? Stan Barnes weighs in

Watch How does Arizona secure its primaries? Secretary of State Adrian Fontes explains

How does Arizona secure its primaries? Secretary of State Adrian...

Watch The latest on the War with Iran from a retired U.S. Army Major & military analyst

The latest on the War with Iran from a retired...

Watch How will the U.S. respond to soldiers being killed in the Middle East?

How will the U.S. respond to soldiers being killed in...

Watch Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap reacts to election settlement

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap reacts to election settlement

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Watch The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national emergency for the midterm elections?

The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national...

Watch City of Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor on the controversial ICE detention facility

City of Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor on the controversial ICE...

Watch US fires on ship in Gulf of Oman: Is the conflict escalating?

US fires on ship in Gulf of Oman: Is the...

Watch The truth about flock cameras

The truth about flock cameras

Watch Breaking down Gov. Katie Hobbs picking former republican John Giles as her running mate

Breaking down Gov. Katie Hobbs picking former republican John Giles...

Watch President Trump's nightmare: Is the Iran War becoming his biggest mistake?

President Trump's nightmare: Is the Iran War becoming his biggest...

Watch Will Middle East chaos send inflation skyrocketing again?

Will Middle East chaos send inflation skyrocketing again?

Watch Paul Calvisi on Cardinals' preseason standouts and Larry Fitzgerald’s Hall of Fame legacy

Paul Calvisi on Cardinals' preseason standouts and Larry Fitzgerald’s Hall...

Watch Why traditional voices are retreating from the culture war

Why traditional voices are retreating from the culture war