U.S. News
Most Recent
Justice Thomas hails Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Joshua Goodman, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence not with fireworks or empty platitudes, but by standing up for their deeply held beliefs,.
Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
Brad Brooks, Reuters | Posted May 16 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
In two dozen recent interviews along Colorado's Highway 52, Trump voters echoed the president's logic saying the Iran War is worth the economic strain.
Lawmakers push for AI data center moratoriums as more states consider projects
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of progressive lawmakers in Congress are teaming up to push for a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers until nationwide safeguards are put in place.
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted May 15 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, in a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers.
FBI offers $200K reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.
Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map
John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted May 15 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive a map designed to help their party wrest control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial
Jack Queen and Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated May 15 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial on Friday.
Louisiana senators pass new US House map; South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work
David A. Lieb, Jack Brook and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
State senators in Louisiana have passed a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous one.
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert and Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump says he's not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Members of U.S. Air Force search and rescue crews recounted during a news conference Wednesday the rescue of 11 survivors of a plane crash off the coast of Florida.
Families, colleagues honor fallen Tremonton-Garland officers during Police Week Candlelight Vigil
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly a year after two Utah officers died while responding to a domestic violence call in Tremonton, their names are now etched into history in Washington, D.C.
Phil Lyman says US should pull out of Iran war 'fiasco'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 14 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Congressional candidate Phil Lyman called for the United States to withdraw from the war with Iran, saying the war effort had been "hijacked" and calling it a "fiasco."
Utah officers visit US Capitol during Police Week, reflect on service and sacrifice
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 14 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Officers from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department and Box Elder County Sheriff's Office spent part of Police Week walking through the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
Clarence Carter, soul singer known for 'Patches' and 'Strokin,' dies at 90
Associated Press | Posted May 14 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Clarence Carter, the blues and soul musician and singer-songwriter with the raspy, emotional vocals whose hits included the sentimental "Patches" and the salacious "Strokin,'" has died at age 90.
Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Updated May 14 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican-led Senate banking committee on Thursday advanced long-awaited legislation that would create regulations for cryptocurrencies in a landmark step.
Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted May 14 - 6:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court on Thursday again allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed through telemedicine and dispensed by mail.
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
Trevor Hunnicutt and Mei Mei Chu, Reuters | Updated May 14 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to wrap up a two-day state visit on Friday after a stark warning from Xi over mishandling the Taiwan issue.
Senators agree to pause their own pay during future shutdowns
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated May 14 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate unanimously approved a bill on Thursday to withhold senators' paychecks if the government undergoes a shutdown, after years of similar efforts that failed to gain traction.
