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FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe

FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe

Andrew Goudsward and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home on Wednesday as part of an investigation ​into sharing secret government information, officials said, in a move that advocates said threatened press freedom.
Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting

Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting

Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Tom Little and Gwladys Fouche, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet Vice President JD Vance at the White House, as President Donald Trump reiterated his demand that Washington must ​take control of Greenland.
Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases

Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say

DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say

Andrew Goudsward and Mike Spector, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least a dozen federal prosecutors have indicated plans to leave the Justice Department over the Trump administration's ​handling of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an immigration officer.
'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE

'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 100 residents showed up to Salt Lake City's first meeting of the year to voice their concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any potential ties with the city.
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting

Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?

There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.
Health Secretary Kennedy appoints 2 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory panel

Health Secretary Kennedy appoints 2 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory panel

Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced ​the appointment of two new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on vaccinations.
US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists

US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and ​Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing in part what it called their ⁠support for Palestinian militant group Hamas.
US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans

US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans

Andrew Chung and John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy on Tuesday toward the legality of state laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams.
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bhargav Acharya, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in ​a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan ⁠exercise.
US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for ​thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by March 17.
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest

Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest

Elwely Elwelly, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide ​unrest.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues

Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat

Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet Vice President JD ​Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Danish foreign minister said, amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of ⁠the Arctic island.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development

After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says

Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State Department said on Monday that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year, setting what it said was a new record as his administration pursues its hardline immigration policy.
Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special ​counsel who brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, will give a public testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee ⁠on Jan. 22.