Rep. Burgess Owens, education chief back school choice and parental rights

During a House Committee meeting Wednesday, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon doubled down on Trump administration goals to reduce federal involvement and support school choice.

Arkansas authorities release photo rendering of 'Devil in the Ozarks' as manhunt continues

Arkansas authorities have released a photo rendering of a convicted murderer and former police chief known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" as the search entered its second week.

Trump bans travel to US from 12 countries, citing security concerns

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the U.S., a move he says will protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.

What Jonathan Joss' alleged shooter told police

The man charged with fatally shooting actor Jonathan Joss told police "I shot him," according to a police report detailing the incident.

Utah's solar industry pushes Senate to reinstate energy tax credits in budget bill

Utah's solar industry is urging the Senate to reinstate energy tax credits that were cut in the House version of Trump's "big, beautiful" spending and budget bill.

How much debt will Trump's bill add? Republican leaders raise doubts about deficit projections

The tax package containing President Donald Trump's top priorities would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt, according to new projections — but top Republican leaders are trying to raise questions about the report's accuracy.

New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested by immigration agents at a detention center last month, sued two law enforcement officials on Tuesday, alleging the arrest was politically motivated.

Congress to vote on DOGE cuts as early as next week. Here's what made the list

The House will vote on a slew of spending cuts implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency as early as next week, sources familiar with the timeline confirmed to the Deseret News.

Canada prepares reprisals over US metals tariffs, EU reports progress in talks

The European Union reported progress in trade talks on Wednesday, while Canada prepared responses to new U.S. metals tariffs that triggered more global economic disruption.