Arizona Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva dies from cancer

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 environmental advocacy. Grijalva chaired the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and was a prominent figure in the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He had been absent from Congress while undergoing treatment in recent months. He announced his cancer diagnosis in April 2024 but continued to work and won reelection in a Democratic-leaning district. Grijalva planned to retire in 2026 and had a significant impact on environmental legislation during his career.