Why off-roading access matters to these Utah senators

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by Utah Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee to overturn a Biden administration rule restricting the use of off-road vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Antony Blinken speaks in Utah about Ukraine, Trump's cuts to foreign aid and tariffs

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed Utah leaders this week, calling for the U.S. to remain the "last, best hope" of the world by continuing to assert its global leadership.

New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting, prosecutor says

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at an federal immigration detention center where he was protesting its opening, a federal prosecutor said.

Ogden Valley developer suing water district over dispute about water availability

An Ogden Valley developer is suing a local water district, contesting water officials' contentions about scarcity of water, which has stalled its development efforts.

Tufts student detained by US immigration authorities must be released, judge rules

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to immediately release a Tufts University student from Turkey who has been held for over six weeks in a Louisiana immigration detention facility after she co-wrote an opinion piece criticizing her school's response to Israel's war in Gaza.

Trump backs incumbent Rob Axson to lead Utah Republican Party

President Donald Trump weighed in on the race to lead the Utah Republican Party, backing incumbent Rob Axson over former state lawmaker Phil Lyman.

Salt Lake County Councilman Arlyn Bradshaw resigns to take role with mayor's office

Salt Lake County Councilman Arlyn Bradshaw will step down after more than a decade to take a job with the office of County Mayor Jenny Wilson.

Cox signs government efficiency order, says Utah did 'DOGE' before it was cool

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order directing state agencies to undertake efficiency efforts and report results to the public.

Utah House majority leader to step down, take key role in Cox cabinet

Utah House Majority Leader Rep. Jefferson Moss, R-Saratoga Springs, is stepping down to take a key role in Gov. Spencer Cox's cabinet.

Ahead of key China talks, Trump says 80% tariff 'seems right'

President Donald Trump said on Friday an 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right," for the first time suggesting a specific alternative to the 145% levies he has imposed on Chinese imports ahead of closely watched weekend talks.

Utah women travel to Washington to lobby for immigrants and against steep spending cuts

Two Utah women took part in a MomsRising initiative in Washington, D.C., to lobby against steep Medicaid and other spending cuts and for immigrants.

VP Vance says war between India, Pakistan will be 'none of our business'

Vice President JD Vance said India and Pakistan should de-escalate tensions, but added that the U.S. cannot control the nuclear-armed Asian neighbors and a war between them would be "none of our business."