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Super PAC launches another ad in heated Alabama Senate race
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 20th - 6:04am
A super PAC supporting incumbent Sen. Luther Strange launched another ad spotlighting U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks' past criticisms of President Donald Trump in a bid to keep the conservative congressman out of a runoff in Alabama's heated Senate primary.
Sen. John McCain had aggressive brain tumor surgically removed
Susan Scutti, CNN | Posted Jul 19th - 6:19pm
Sen. John McCain, 80, has been diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor, Mayo Clinic doctors directly involved in the senator's care told CNN exclusively. The doctors spoke directly to CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Jon Huntsman Jr. could face tough confirmation questions about Trump, Russia
Dennis Romboy | Posted Jul 19th - 5:15pm
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. could be thrown some tough questions about the Trump administration's controversies involving Russia when he faces Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearing.
Missouri GOP coalesce around Hawley to challenge McCaskill
Summer Ballentine, Associated Press | Posted Jul 19th - 4:41pm
Big-name Missouri Republicans and donors have coalesced around Attorney General Josh Hawley as their favored candidate to challenge veteran Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in 2018, which would set up a marquee contest between a wily incumbent and an up-and-coming political novice in a state that has trended conservative.
Justices uphold refugee ban but say grandparents still OK
Mark Sherman, Associated Press | Posted Jul 19th - 2:18pm
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can strictly enforce its ban on refugees, but is leaving in place a weakened travel ban that includes grandparents among relatives who can help visitors from six mostly Muslim countries get into the U.S.
EPA administrator in Utah to get input on water rule, other regulations
Amy Joi O'Donoghue | Posted Jul 19th - 10:44am
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt toured a Park City ranch on Tuesday and met with Gov. Gary Herbert and others in a multi-state tour to gather feedback on a controversial water rule adopted two years ago that critics said was too broad and vague.
Trump to nominate Jon Huntsman Jr. as ambassador to Russia
Dennis Romboy | Posted Jul 18th - 11:12pm
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. as U.S. ambassador to Russia, ending months of speculation about the high-profile, high-stakes appointment.
Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany
Vivian Salama and Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Posted Jul 18th - 9:11pm
President Donald Trump had another, previously undisclosed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Germany this month.
Lawyer: Russian developer's staffer also at Trump Tower meet
Stephen Braun and Julie Pace, Associated Press | Posted Jul 18th - 8:01pm
Revelations that a Russian developer's representative was the eighth attendee at a Trump Tower campaign meeting arranged by President Donald Trump's eldest son prompted a new round of castigation on Tuesday from Democrats. It also brought word that the special counsel investigating possible Trump campaign ties to Russia wants more information about the sit-down.
The Latest: State to look at wrongful convictions proposal
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 18th - 7:25pm
The Latest on a proposal to set up a special commission to investigate wrongful convictions (all times local):
Cautious Kansas Sen. Moran steps into health law spotlight
John Hanna, Associated Press | Posted Jul 18th - 6:11pm
Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran is nobody's idea of a rabble-rouser. A Republican stalwart with a low-key style and reputation for caution, his decision to publicly torpedo the latest Senate GOP plan to overhaul health care raised eyebrows.
Sen. Lee on health care: ‘We still think the right bill can pass’
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jul 18th - 3:56pm
On Tuesday, Utah Sen. Mike Lee defended Monday's decision to vote against Senate Republicans’ latest attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, saying the new bill didn’t do enough to protect families from rising costs.
5 counties sue state, saying law gives 'unfair' tax break to airlines
Katie McKellar | Posted Jul 18th - 1:38pm
Five Utah counties are suing the state, contending that a law passed earlier this year is forcing homeowners and business owners to unfairly pay higher property taxes to compensate for tax discounts the state is giving to airline companies.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul endorses Chris Herrod in 3rd District race
Dennis Romboy | Posted Jul 18th - 12:47pm
Conservative Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has endorsed Republican Chris Herrod in Utah's 3rd Congressional District race.
Trump administration: Iran complying with nuclear deal
Jeremy Diamond, CNN | Posted Jul 18th - 11:57am
The United States said Monday that Iran is continuing to comply with the terms of the nuclear deal that curbed Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Another TV commercial in 3rd District primary race set to air
Lisa Riley Roche | Posted Jul 18th - 11:06am
Provo Mayor John Curtis rides a motorcycle in his first TV commercial for the 3rd Congressional District Republican primary race, set to begin airing Wednesday.
Herrod opposes special prosecutor investigating Russia-Trump ties
Lisa Riley Roche | Posted Jul 18th - 7:22am
Chris Herrod, one of three Republicans facing off in next month's Congressional District 3 primary, said Monday he does not support a special prosecutor investigating Russian ties to President Donald Trump's campaign.
Lee says he can't support health bill, killing it for now
Alan Fram, Associated Press | Posted Jul 17th - 10:17pm
The latest GOP effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare" was fatally wounded in the Senate Monday night when two Republican senators announced their opposition to current legislation.
