Arizona Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva dies at 77

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona died on Thursday at age 77 due to complications from cancer treatment. He had served 12 terms in Congress and was known for his work on environmental protection. Grijalva was the chair of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee until earlier this year. He had been absent from Congress while undergoing treatment but had announced plans to retire instead of seeking reelection in 2026. He was first elected in 2002 and focused on issues like endangered species protection and regulations on the oil and gas industries. Grijalva had previously announced his cancer diagnosis in April 2023.