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Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Updated April 26 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an election year.
Donald Trump to visit Utah for fundraiser event
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 26 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Former President Donald Trump is set to come to Utah during the last week of June for a private campaign fundraiser, the Deseret News confirmed Thursday.
Biden says he plans to debate Trump
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Updated April 26 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden said on Friday that he would participate in a debate with former President Donald Trump, his Republican opponent in November's election.
Mike Lee backs challenger to incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy ahead of convention
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has endorsed Colby Jenkins, a Republican challenger to incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy, in the race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District.
Here's what's at stake at GOP, Democratic nominating conventions this weekend
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Closely-watched primary races for U.S. Senate and Utah's 3rd District House seat won't be decided at the Republican state convention on Saturday, but some candidates are facing win-or-go-home stakes.
Trump lawyer tries to undermine credibility of Enquirer publisher at trial
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated April 26 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's lawyer sought on Friday to undermine the credibility of a former tabloid publisher who testified at the former president's criminal trial about his paper's efforts to bury news that could have damaged Trump's 2016 White House bid.
Alabama lawmakers advance 'harmful' materials bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
Kim Chandler, Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing "harmful" materials or programs to minors. The Alabama bill removes the existing exemption for public libraries in the state's obscenity law.
US birthrate hit new low in 2023
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. women are starting families later and having fewer children, some forgoing having kids entirely. The U.S total fertility rate hit its lowest point, falling to a record 1.62 births per woman.
Palestinian advocates build Salt Lake memorial for Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of pro-Palestinian advocates is installing a memorial to Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas war at the Salt Lake City-County Building.
Weber County leaders mulling scaled-back $30.8M jail upgrade plan
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
After failure of a ballot question last November calling for up to $98 million in bonding for jail upgrades and a new sheriff's office structure, Weber County officials are considering a scaled-back plan.
Net neutrality restored as federal agency votes to regulate internet providers
David Hamilton, Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday restored "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.
US judge upholds Trump's $83.3M defamation loss, rejects new trial
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Updated April 25 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to throw out an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of the writer E. Jean Carroll, who said the former president defamed her after she accused him of raping her decades ago.
Tabloid publisher says he wrangled with Trump over who should buy story of alleged affair
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated April 25 - 1:13 p.m. | Save Story
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on Thursday that he wrangled with Trump and his former lawyer ahead of the 2016 election over who should buy the silence of women who said they had sexual encounters with him.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Colleen Long and Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. But it's less clear that the justices are headed for a quick resolution.
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
Jacques Billeaud and Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 6:49 a.m. | Save Story
A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle a week after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patient's life.
Supreme Court to decide if outright camping bans constitute cruel and unusual punishment
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
A group of people experiencing homelessness in Portland filed a class action lawsuit which has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide on whether enforcement constitutes as cruel and unusual punishment.
Utah State Board of Education clarifies districts are in charge of bathroom law implementation
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education is clarifying that it's up to school districts to decide how they implement a new bathroom law in schools that requires students to use the bathroom of their biological sex.
John Curtis says voters are 'tired' of politicians not getting things done
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. John Curtis, a U.S. Senate candidate, thinks the "pendulum" is beginning to swing toward candidates who are willing to bridge party lines to get things done.
