FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season

Cnn — The agency tasked with delivering billions of dollars in assistance to communities devasted by natural disasters

Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, poll finds

Americans elected President Donald Trump in hopes that he would fight inflation and boost the U.S. economy, but they are giving the Republican poor marks for his handling of both, a poll shows.

FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by collision in Washington

A federal review of helicopter safety prompted by the deadly midair collision in January between a passenger jet and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., revealed dangerous flying conditions at the Las Vegas airport.

Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday an order to improve job training for skilled trades, an initiative twinned with tariffs in his gambit to revive U.S. manufacturing.

Congress explores limiting cellphones in classrooms as states like Utah issue bans

As more states, including Utah, establish restrictions on cellphone usage in classrooms, some lawmakers are considering nationwide efforts to follow suit.

Los Angeles police arrest a suspect in the chain saw massacre of city trees

Los Angeles police say they have arrested a man who used a chain saw to cut down large trees in at least three neighborhoods around the city.

US Justice Department directs investigations over gender-related care

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to investigate certain gender-related surgical procedures, which she characterized as "female genital mutilation" in a Department of Justice memo.

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable.

Trump, warned of empty shelves and financial turmoil from tariffs and firing Powell, reverses course

Cnn — President Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariffs, particularly on China, and recent attacks on Federal Reserve

Justice Department cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims

The Justice Department has canceled hundreds of ongoing grants that funded projects such as services for mental health care for police officers to support programs for victims of crime and sexual assault.

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin to retire, sparking competitive Illinois primary

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said he will not seek reelection next year, setting the stage for a competitive intra-party contest to fill his seat in the Democratic-leaning state of Illinois.

US new home sales jump in March; supply still rising

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased more than expected in March as buyers rushed to take advantage of a decline in mortgage rates, but a gloomy economic outlook poses a challenge to the housing market recovery.

Jury to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges is set to proceed on Wednesday, a year after New York's highest court overturned the disgraced movie mogul's conviction.

New poll: What do Utahns think of Trump's plans on Greenland and Canada?

A new poll finds most Utahns don't share President Donald Trump's vision of making Canada and Greenland part of the U.S.

Wildfire in New Jersey Pine Barrens expected to grow before it's contained, officials say

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey's Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it's expected to grow before forecast rain later this week.

49 veterans travel to US Capitol for 50th Utah Honor Flight

Salt Lake City — Nearly 50 Utah veterans are in Washington, D.c. for the 50th Utah Honor Flight. When a unique group of