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Democratic officials blame Harris election loss on outside factors
Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason, Reuters | Posted Dec. 3 - 4:15 p.m.
While many Democrats are calling for a party overhaul after Kamala Harris lost every battleground state, some party officials insist it could have been worse and are asking for fresh donations.
To combat election doubters, an Idaho county clerk is publishing every ballot online
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 30 - 9:25 a.m.
An Idaho county clerk has a novel proposal to boost trust in elections: Publish copies of each ballot online.
Utah sets record for votes cast in 2024, even as turnout percentage dips compared to 2020
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 9:04 p.m.
A record number of Utahns cast ballots in the general election, even as the state's voter turnout percentage fell compared to four years ago.
Top Trump aide faces allegations he engaged in pay-to-play scheme with Cabinet hopefuls
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:35 p.m.
A top adviser to president-elect Donald Trump is facing allegations he solicited payments from potential Cabinet appointees in recent months, CNN first reported Monday.
Prosecutors seek to drop federal criminal cases against Trump
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Nov. 25 - 2:47 p.m.
Prosecutors moved on Monday to drop the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump involving his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat and his handling of classified documents, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
Gov. Cox on the 'earthquake election'
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 8:07 a.m.
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy cracked jokes and spoke seriously about the 2024 election as they sat alongside one another at the University of Virginia, as part of the Democracy Dialogues series Tuesday.
Who did US Latter-day Saints vote for?
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:04 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump won over a large number of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who voted in elections in early November.
Utah outlier in presidential race but still shifts red
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 10:32 p.m.
States across the country, from New York to California, shifted right in last Tuesday's historic general election; the Beehive State was no exception.
Utah's Latino Trump backers cite economics, border issues in support for him
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:06 p.m.
Some of Utah's Latino Trump backers say they support him due to economic concerns and jitters over border security, same as other adherents.
Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X
Sarah Parvini, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 15 - 10:02 a.m.
Social media platform Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election. The social media site said Wednesday its total users have jumped to 15 million.
Utah's delegation reacts to cabinet picks for President elect-Donald Trump
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 15 - 7:26 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump rocked the Republican-controlled Senate this week with a string of unorthodox Cabinet picks.
Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep, Edison projects
Richard Cowan, Reuters | Posted Nov. 13 - 6:06 p.m.
President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, enabling him to push an agenda of slashing taxes and shrinking the federal government.
Donald Trump, Joe Biden promise smooth power transfer in January
Jeff Mason and Tim Reid, Reuters | Posted Nov. 13 - 12:43 p.m.
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, longtime political rivals, met on Wednesday for the first time since Trump won back the White House last week and both promised a smooth transfer of power in January.
Why Trump won: 5 theories
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 4:55 p.m.
Autopsies of Kamala Harris' loss will roll out in the coming weeks; analyses of President-elect Donald Trump's victory will follow. Here are five possibilities of why Trump won.
Federal judge pauses Trump 2020 election case after election victory
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:09 a.m.
A federal judge on Friday set aside pending deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case after prosecutors said they were grappling with the "unprecedented circumstance" of his impending return to the White House.
Donald Trump sees slight improvement in Utah vote share compared to 2020
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:06 p.m.
Donald Trump has slightly improved his vote share in Utah compared to four years ago, but is still running a few points behind most major Republican candidates in the state.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton makes predictions for Trump's second term
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 10:05 a.m.
John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, sat down with KSL.com Thursday to discuss national security concerns before a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
Sen. Lee responds to possibility of Trump administration post
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:41 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who has been reportedly placed on short lists for U.S. attorney general, said he isn't looking to give up his position in the Senate.
Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature' following Trump's election win
Nandita Bose, Joseph Ax and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:15 a.m.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to "bring down the temperature" on Thursday following Republican Donald Trump's election victory and sought to console fellow Democrats who were alarmed by the former president's stunning comeback.
Biden congratulates Trump, invites him to White House
Jeff Mason, Reuters | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:32 p.m.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called to congratulate Donald Trump on his presidential election victory and invite him to meet at the White House and will address the nation on Thursday.
Senator-elect John Curtis wants to be the 'tip of the spear' on Social Security reform
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:52 p.m.
Rep. John Curtis said he has volunteered to be the "tip of the spear" when it comes to reforming entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Utah results continue to trickle in as clerks count votes after Election Day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:01 p.m.
Most major races in Utah were wrapped up late Tuesday or early Wednesday, but clerks across the state's 29 counties continue to update results ahead of the statewide canvass on Nov. 25.
Latter-day Saint leaders congratulate Trump, thank Harris and Biden
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 7:52 p.m.
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and thanked Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.
Trump claims sweeping victory in presidential race
Steve Holland, Joseph Ax, Bianca Flowers and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Posted Nov. 6 - 4:27 p.m.
Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory Wednesday. Kamala Harris conceded defeat but said, 'I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.'
