Mike Kennedy wants to block paychecks for all of Congress in future shutdowns

Lawmakers in the House are looking to apply the same standard of withholding their paychecks — including Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy — after the Senate passed its standard on Thursday.

Families of fallen Utah officers honored at National Memorial Service in Washington, DC

The National Memorial Service marked the end of Police Week, bringing together officers, families and supporters to remember 191 officers who were killed in the line of duty.

John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut

John Travolta, star of "Pulp Fiction" and "Grease," ​was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival before the premiere of his directorial debut.

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

In two dozen recent interviews along Colorado's Highway 52, Trump voters echoed the president's logic saying the Iran War is worth the economic strain.

New Virginia law banning 'assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms that is set to take effect July 1, but gun-rights groups quickly sued to block the new law.

North America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

The Long Island Rail Road in New York, North America's largest commuter rail system, has shut down as unionized workers have gone on strike after workers walked off the job.

Long Island Rail Road, America’s largest commuter railroad, is on strike

(cnn) — Transit workers for the Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s largest commuter railroad, are on strike,

Justice Thomas hails Constitution as common bedrock in divided America

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence not with fireworks or empty platitudes, but by standing up for their deeply held beliefs,.

Lawmakers push for AI data center moratoriums as more states consider projects

A pair of progressive lawmakers in Congress are teaming up to push for a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers until nationwide safeguards are put in place.

Emails show FBI Director Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

Government emails obtained by the Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a "VIP snorkel" session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

Family pushes for national crossing guard recognition after father’s death

Salt Lake City — A Utah family is honoring their father’s legacy by pushing for a national day of recognition for