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Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.
IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Posted May 2 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.
Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration. The lawmakers say they're concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.
Romney says there's no comparison to his past dog story and South Dakota governor shooting her puppy
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney said there's no comparison between Kristi Noem killing her "less than worthless" puppy and the controversy over the Romney family dog.
Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette and two other BYU sports legends endorsed 3rd Congressional District candidate Case Lawrence on Wednesday.
Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.
Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 10:39 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders in the Jewish community in Salt Lake City are ramping up security at synagogues and responding to recent protests with more support for Jewish students.
What to expect if you're attending graduation at the University of Utah
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
After a pair of pro-Palestinian protests on the University of Utah campus earlier this week, one of which was broken up by police, the university is shifting its attention to its commencement and convocation ceremonies Thursday and Friday.
Pro-Palestine protesters at USU say they aim to keep it peaceful
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
A relatively small protest supporting Palestinians in Gaza was organized by students at Utah State University to try and build awareness during commencement ceremonies this week.
County commissioners endorse Gov. Cox days after he was booed at GOP convention
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of county commissioners endorsed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday after he was rebuffed by a majority of state Republican delegates at Saturday's party convention.
Utah, several other states, sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at 'gun show loophole'
Joseph Ax and Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
More than two dozen Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Wednesday to stop a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks when selling firearms at gun shows and online.
Utah Pride Center cuts spending for festival, operating on 'leaner model' to address money issues
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pride Center faced financial uncertainty after the 2023 parade and festival but has scaled back costs and operations as the 2024 festival looms to address the money situation.
Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah representatives introduced legislation last week to withdraw a proposed rule they say would stop state-level management of public lands and block land from important uses.
Cox, other GOP governors express solidarity for Jewish American Heritage Month
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a letter with 26 other Republican governors on Wednesday expressing solidarity with Jewish Americans.
Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, poll shows
Jason Lange, Reuters | Posted May 1 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden holds a marginal lead over Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election as the Republican candidate is mired in a state court fighting charges he falsified business records, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Tuesday.
2nd day of Gaza protest on U. campus moves to Salt Lake County Jail after organizer's arrest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated April 30 - 11:02 p.m. | Save Story
About 200 people who started protesting for a second day at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus moved their demonstration to the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday night.
