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Travel ban case is justices' first dive into Trump policy
Mark Sherman, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 9:04am
The Supreme Court has so far had little to say about Donald Trump's time as president, even as the nation has moved from one Trump controversy to another. That's about to change.
Pompeo facing rare opposition from Senate panel
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 8:21am
President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, is facing serious opposition before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which may not have enough votes to recommend him for confirmation because all Democrats, and at least one Republican, have said they will oppose him.
Koch network success in Trump era draws Democratic pushback
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 2:05am
The sprawling network funded by the billionaire Koch brothers is having a very good run with President Donald Trump in the White House and Republican control of Congress.
White House: No plans by Trump to fire Mueller, Rosenstein
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 5:55pm
The White House says President Donald Trump has no intention of firing special counsel Robert Mueller and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
Hillary Clinton, not on ballot, is star of GOP midterm plan
Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 2:24pm
Almost 18 months have passed since Hillary Clinton lost the presidency. She holds no position of power in government. And she is not expected to run for office again.
Corker says he won't oppose Democrat seeking his Senate seat
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:41am
Outgoing Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is sticking by his decision not to campaign against the Democrat seeking to fill his seat.
Mitt Romney says he'll make decision on supporting Trump in 2020 'down the road'
Maeve Reston, CNN | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:15am
Mitt Romney said Saturday that he could not yet commit to supporting Donald Trump's 2020 re-election campaign, making it clear that he intends to stake his claim as an independent voice for Utah.
GOP delegates force primary elections for both Mitt Romney and John Curtis
Lisa Riley Roche, KSL and Dennis Romboy, KSL | Posted Apr 21st - 9:15pm
State Rep. Mike Kennedy edged Mitt Romney at the GOP state convention Saturday, forcing a primary election between the two. Rep. John Curtis also faces a primary election, but Rep. Rob Bishop and Rep. Chris Stewart will not.
Retiring Sen. Hatch bids farewell to Utah Republicans
Julian Hattem, Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 6:04pm
One of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history bid farewell to Utah Republican Party delegates Saturday, offering a solemn goodbye to the state that sent him to the Senate for 41 years.
Romney's nephew fails to make Colorado primary ballot
Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 3:33pm
Businessman Doug Robinson, a nephew of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, failed to qualify for Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary ballot, a state official announced Friday.
Haley's response: 'I don't get confused' draws notice
Jonathan Lemire and Meg Kinnard, Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 12:24am
The public split between the White House and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley this week over Russia sanctions threw a spotlight on her at-times uneasy relationship with President Donald Trump, even as her deft rebuttal bolstered talk about her own future political fortunes.
Romney seeks Utah Republican Party nomination at convention
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 11:44pm
Mitt Romney may have one of the best-known names in national politics, but he's still going to have to face down nearly a dozen Republican contenders in Utah Saturday in his bid to restart his political career with a Senate seat.
Steyer's talk of impeaching Trump not appealing to Dems
Bill Barrow and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 10:38pm
Tom Steyer is on a multimillion-dollar mission to impeach Donald Trump, but Democrats whose campaigns the California billionaire is helping bankroll aren't keen to follow his lead.
In court, Dems allege conspiracy between Trump camp, Russia
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 10:26pm
The Latest on the Democratic Party lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign (all times local):
About 2,500 mourners pay respects to Barbara Bush at viewing
Juan A. Lozano and Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 4:44pm
His daughter standing behind him, former President George H.W. Bush sat at the front of the cavernous sanctuary of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. He gazed up at the rose-draped casket holding his wife of 73 years.
Possible Texas special election could clash with court case
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 10:25am
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the governor can call a special election to replace a retiring congressman, even as the U.S. Supreme Court mulls whether his district was drawn to marginalize Hispanic voters.
Romney facing complex Utah nominating system in Senate race
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 11:00am
U.S. Senate hopeful Mitt Romney will speak to thousands of Utah Republicans gathering Saturday at a party convention to vote for candidates ranging from Congress to state Legislature.
GOP congressional candidate clarifies abortion claim
Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 8:32am
Republican Russ Fulcher, who is currently running for Idaho's open 1st Congressional District, has clarified his campaign claim that he's passed more "pro-life" legislation than anyone else in the Gem State
