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Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die assisting operation in Chihuahua
Megan Janetsky and MarÍa Verza, Associated Press | Posted April 20 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday she would demand explanations after four U.S. and Mexican officials died in an accident over the weekend.
'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws
Clare Duffy, CNN | Posted April 20 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A group of parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill this week in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month.
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking
David Bauder, Associated Press | Updated April 20 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic Monday over an article he says was a "malicious hit piece" that alleged excessive drinking.
Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
Jonathan Saul, Reuters | Updated April 20 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Iranian-flagged container ship that was boarded and seized by U.S. forces Sunday likely has dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard,
Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure
Jonathan Saul and Nerijus Adomaitis, Reuters | Updated April 20 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels, and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship.
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea
Associated Press | Updated April 20 - 7:59 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people Sunday.
Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules
Ayurella Horn-muller, of Grist, and Melina Walling, Joshua A. Bickel and M.k. Wildeman, of The Associated Press | Updated April 20 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Farmers in the U.S. operate on the thinnest of margins, and some have looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity. But that has gotten a lot harder since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects a second round of peace talks
Daphne Psaledakis, Trevor Hunnicutt and Saad Sayeed, Reuters | Updated April 19 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. military had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade.
FBI and Justice Department scrambling to rebuild after resignations, firings
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Updated April 19 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year.
Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
Stephen Nellis and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Posted April 19 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.
Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The Enhancing Safety for Animals was put together by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., would limit protections for the Mexican gray wolf. The bill advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee and awaits a vote in the full House.
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters | Updated April 18 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Iran's top negotiator and President Donald Trump said recent talks had made progress, but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, appeals court says
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Updated April 18 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
An appeals court allowed the Trump administration on Friday night to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.
Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.
The FISA fight explained
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Congress passed an extension of key government spy powers, temporarily punting the deadline until April 30 as lawmakers in both parties disagree on its reform.
Utah advocates tout immigrants as federal programs geared to the community come under fire
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah advocates are touting immigrants amid moves by the Trump administration to end temporary protective status programming that benefits some.
DHS finalizes ownership of massive ICE warehouse property in Salt Lake City
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 17 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Homeland Security has officially taken ownership of all land beneath the massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement warehouse in Salt Lake City.
Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 17 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigation is being launched to look into allegations that Hagen had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court.
