Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial

A Utah County jury decided the fate of a former Utah Senate candidate on Wednesday in a sexual abuse case that dragged on for years.

John Curtis brought the Utah Compact on Immigration to Congress. MAGA called it a betrayal

Sen. John Curtis' migrant worker proposal has set off an "amnesty" debate among conservatives, with segments of the Republican base describing it as a betrayal of America First ideology.

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Mexico sues DOJ for access to Epstein files

New Mexico sued the Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files ​on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency refused to provide any documents for its investigation.

Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress

After millions of acres have burned in the Western United States in a record-setting wildfire season, senators are pushing to ensure the Fix Our Forests Act can get past the finish line.

Trump to promote tax cuts in Nevada visit as Republicans battle for House seats

President Donald Trump will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday to tout his ​administration's tax cuts and sharpen contrasts with Democrats, as Republicans look to defend their congressional majorities.

Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down

Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week.