Utah Democrats say they 'won't be silent' as GOP moves to block new 2026 map

Potential Democratic congressional candidates are pushing back against GOP efforts to eliminate the congressional map approved by the state Legislature last week.

US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers

A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt mass layoffs of federal workers during a partial government shutdown.

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe's, saying its new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker's Uncrustables in their design and packaging.

Utah man shares concerns about Supreme Court conversion therapy case

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments that could undo state rights to ban the practice of conversion therapy, Justin Utley is reminded of the harm he said he experienced under the treatment.

Economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

Economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness.

US judge extends block on Trump deploying National Guard in Portland, Oregon

A federal judge in Oregon on Wednesday extended temporary restraining orders that block President Donald Trump's administration from deploying any National Guard troops to police Portland.

Rep. Blake Moore says shutdown could be more 'prolonged' than he hoped

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the shutdown could drag on longer than he initially expected.

Supreme Court hears case that takes aim at Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's conservative justices signaled willingness on Wednesday to undercut a key section of the Voting Rights Act, the federal law preventing racial discrimination in voting.

Storm decimates 2 Alaskan villages and drives more than 1,500 people from their homes

More rain and wind were forecast Wednesday along the Alaskan coast where two tiny villages were decimated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong and officials were scrambling to find shelter for more than 1,500 people driven from their homes.