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European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
Samya Kullab, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 24 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day. Russia's invasion, which began in 2022, pushed on.
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Reuters | Updated Aug. 24 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran tried to kill one of his sons, but gave no details about when the alleged plot took place, which son was targeted or how close it came to being carried out.
US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now
David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Updated Aug. 24 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran as part of what it billed as an "economic D-Day," but stopped short of actually imposing penalties.
Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.
The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat
David Shepardson and Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Posted Aug. 24 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. tariffs on all cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend.
US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted Aug. 24 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran's trade partners.
Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington
Jacob Bogage, Reuters | Posted Aug. 23 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital's iconic landmarks.
US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule late on Friday to tighten requirements for mail-in voting ahead of the November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.
What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:49 p.m. | Save Story
After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday.
150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
About 150 American companies launched a new coalition Friday aimed at getting defense technology into the hands of troops faster.
Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply
Reuters | Posted Aug. 21 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lawyers for Anthony Fauci have launched a legal defense fund for the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, saying that the need to respond to a growing number of state and federal investigations.
US, Canadian trade teams meet again as tariffs deadline looms
Greg Savoy, Reuters | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
Top trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. met for the third straight day in Washington on Friday to try to finalize a trade deal before threatened new U.S. tariffs were due to take effect on Saturday.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 21 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organization in America, announced it will hold a memorial to commemorate its founder, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University on the first anniversary of his Sept. 10 assassination.
'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's newly opened North Capitol building was renamed Friday for Mike Leavitt, Utah's 14th governor who served the state for a decade from 1993 to 2003.
Utah Gov. Cox on the banana fallacy and nuclear safety
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 21 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox defended President Donald Trump's recent national monument reduction and pushed back against a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission against the state's promotion of nuclear energy.
US plans $725 million payment towards its large UN debt
Humeyra Pamuk and Emma Farge, Reuters | Posted Aug. 21 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration has started the transfer of $725 million to the United Nations, a congressional notification showed — a move experts said was a welcome step in paying billions in dues owed.
