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Biden presses Republicans on Ukraine, says 'brinkmanship has to end'

10/01/2023 8:07pm
President Joe Biden on Sunday pressed congressional Republicans to back a bill to provide more aid to Ukraine, saying he was "sick and tired" of the political brinkmanship that nearly led to a government shutdown.

After years of on-time payments, these Utah educators' student loans have been forgiven

10/01/2023 7:02pm
Like the tens of millions of student loan borrowers across the country, Utah educators John Arthur and Sarah Reale's loan payments were on hold as part of pandemic relief.

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

10/01/2023 5:32pm
Jimmy Carter will put off his usual Sunday practice of watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.

The Supreme Court's new term starts Monday. Here's what you need to know

10/01/2023 4:56pm
The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years as the justices begin a new term. Major cases await, as they always do. There are challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms.

Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says

10/01/2023 9:29am
Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown. "Bring it on," McCarthy responded.

Court orders California Subway franchisee to pay workers nearly $1M — and to sell or close

10/01/2023 8:07am
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations north of San Francisco to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay — and also to sell or shut their businesses, with any sale proceeds going to the Department of Labor.

Is Utah a model for disagreeing respectfully?

10/01/2023 7:23am
There's ample evidence of the nation's deep divisions. The nation's history suggests there have been other periods of discord, what difference does it make?