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Curtis calls on Trump to reverse Russian diesel; Lee accuses Zelenskyy of helping Dems
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 11:03 a.m.
Sen. John Curtis is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse course on his deal to import Russian diesel — while fellow Sen. Mike Lee criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
6 senators, including Utah Sen. Curtis, call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan
Kevin Freking, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 12 - 7:41 p.m.
A bipartisan group of six senators called for the Trump administration to "immediately reverse course" on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.
Lawmakers roll out policy agenda they hope survives no matter who wins control of Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 8:02 a.m.
Even though the dynamics of Congress could drastically change next year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping work can still get done as they rolled out their agendas.
Rep. Moore acknowledges gas prices, Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 10 - 10:31 p.m.
Rep. Blake Moore says he still has faith in Republicans' chances in November's midterm elections, though he added high gas prices and the war in Iran have complicated things.
Why Sen. John Curtis says Utahns should care about global health
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:59 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis said the U.S. still has a vested interest in promoting global health, even as the Trump administration has made public efforts to curb spending on programs like USAID and others.
'Deeply disturbing': Utah leaders react to plans for public execution of Fort Hood shooter
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 2:50 p.m.
Utah leaders reacted to news of the Pentagon's plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of a man accused of a mass shooting at a Texas military base, with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson calling it "disturbing."
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District
Daniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 6:32 a.m.
Republican Congressman Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen debated Thursday evening at Snow College in Ephraim. Did their statements stand up to the Truth Test?
Mike Kennedy breaks down the good and bad of Trump's second term
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:47 p.m.
Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy said Friday the second term of President Donald Trump has been "unratable," for better or for worse.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 3rd Congressional District
Daniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 11:02 a.m.
Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell debated Friday at Utah Tech University in St. George. We fact-checked their statements.
Utah senator proposes bills on data center transparency
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 1 - 1:56 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis is joining with a Democrat from Delaware to introduce a pair of bills aiming to increase the transparency of large data centers and give communities more information about potential impacts of their development.
After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 1:15 p.m.
Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy sidestepped disagreements over vaccine schedules and fertility treatments during a forum on Tuesday, saying the federal government should not decide for families.
John Curtis pushed to fast-track wildfire prevention bill on Senate floor — and it worked
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 8:31 a.m.
The Senate unanimously approved a wildfire emissions bill aimed at helping states prevent wildfires after Utah Sen. John Curtis used a fast-track procedure to expedite its passage.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 1st Congressional District
Daniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:16 a.m.
Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen faced off in a debate Tuesday in Salt Lake City. We fact-checked what they said.
Rep. Mike Kennedy questions federal role in health policy
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 29 - 7:03 p.m.
Rep. Mike Kennedy questioned the federal government's role in overseeing Americans' health while speaking at the University of Utah on Tuesday.
Mike Lee blocks effort to fast-track bill banning demolition of presidential memorials
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 29 - 1:22 p.m.
Sen. Mike Lee objected to fast-tracking a bipartisan proposal to ban the demolition of presidential memorials unless explicitly approved by Congress, including the Kennedy Center.
The Senate just passed a massive overhaul of college sports. Here's what happens next
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 29 - 12:42 p.m.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive reform package targeting college sports as lawmakers look to establish federal guidelines on its controversial issues. Now what?
Senate Republicans split on Curtis' request to subpoena Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:34 p.m.
Congressional Republicans are split on whether to back Sen. John Curtis' request to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.
Lee again pushes voter ID on Senate floor, as California senator blocks it
Reagan Campbell, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 24 - 11:01 a.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., took to the Senate floor on Wednesday to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act.
What Republicans want — and don't want — to see from Trump's meeting with Chinese president
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:36 a.m.
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a three-day state visit this week, Xi's first since 2023. What do Republicans want to see out of the meeting?
Curtis hasn't heard from White House since calling for investigation of Trump Jr.
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 4:01 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis says he hasn't heard yet from the Trump administration about his calls for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.
2 Utah Republicans push back against Trump's media ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL, Daniel Woodruff, KSL, Heather Peterson, KSL and | Posted Sept. 22 - 3:23 p.m.
Two members of Utah's all-Republican congressional delegation are pushing back against President Donald Trump's decision to ban three media outlets from the White House.
Bipartisan bill aims to expand health protections for wildland firefighters
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 9:42 a.m.
A bipartisan bill backed by Utah Sen. John Curtis promises to expand health and safety protections for wildland firefighters.
Curtis calls for subpoena of Trump Jr. after wedding controversy — but lumps in Hunter Biden too
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 2:00 a.m.
Sen. John Curtis wants the U.S. Senate to question Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over their business and personal dealings while their fathers were serving in or seeking office.
'It just stinks': Utah senator calls out Russian oligarch who paid for Trump Jr's wedding party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 10:44 a.m.
Sen. John Curtis said a wedding after-party for President Donald Trump's son that was financed by a Russian oligarch was "corruption."
