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US names new top envoy for Venezuela after Maduro capture
Reuters | Posted Jan. 22 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
The United States has named a two-time U.S. ambassador as its top envoy for Venezuela, according to the U.S. embassy in Caracas website.
US military assets heading to Middle East even as Trump backs off toughest Iran rhetoric
Reuters | Posted Jan. 22 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets will arrive in the Middle East region in the coming days, two officials said on Thursday, even as President Donald Trump voices hopes of avoiding new military action against Iran.
Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality
Bhanvi Satija, Reuters | Updated Jan. 22 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Sweeping U.S. policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are having a chilling effect on vaccine makers as anti-vaccine rhetoric has turned into concrete changes.
Trump sends message to Putin 'war has to end' after good meeting with Zelenskiy
Steve Holland and Yuliia Dysa, Reuters | Updated Jan. 22 - 8:36 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said his message to Russian leader Vladimir Putin was that the war in Ukraine has to end, after what he said were "good" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Davos on Thursday.
What the IOC president just said about protecting the Olympics amid shifting world order
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
As world leaders grappled with President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, the head of the International Olympic Committee pledged to protect the Olympic movement.
Lawmakers quickly advance bill limiting phone use throughout school day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal championed by the governor to limit cellphones throughout the school day is moving quickly through the Utah Legislature.
Immigration enforcement activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities
Patrick Whittle And Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
Maine is seeing an increase in enforcement activity as part of the new immigration crackdown initiative in the state, dubbed Operation Catch of the Day.
iPhone vs. Android? This lawmaker wants Utah to officially weigh in
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill to make Android the state's official mobile operating system.
Trump rules out force, tariffs, says Greenland deal framework reached
Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated Jan. 21 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, and said a deal was in sight to end the dispute.
Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Lawder, Reuters | Updated Jan. 21 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Conservative and liberal Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a case with the central bank's independence at stake.
Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell's tenure, on strong growth
Indradip Ghosh, Reuters | Updated Jan. 21 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Reserve will hold its key interest rate through this quarter and possibly until Chair Jerome Powell's tenure ends, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, a shift from last month.
Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The top power brokers in the Utah Legislature announced on Tuesday one of their aims for the 2026 legislative session is to make Utah the No. 1 destination for critical mineral extraction.
Hopeful yet wary, Venezuelans across Latin America mull going home
Reuters | Updated Jan. 21 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Some Venezuelans scattered throughout Latin America say they are weighing whether to plot a future back home after the U.S. ouster of long-time leader Nicolas Maduro.
Proposed detention center, immigration crackdown spurs flurry of Salt Lake City protests
Tim Vandenack, Logan Stefanich and Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 20 - 10:11 p.m. | Save Story
Foes of apparent plans for an immigrant detention facility in Salt Lake City gathered again to protest, one of several demonstrations in the city on Tuesday.
VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome 4th child in July
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Jan. 20 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, will welcome their fourth child, a boy, in July, the couple said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
After judge's rebuke, Halligan to leave Justice Department
Andrew Goudsward and Daniel Trotta, Reuters | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump, is leaving the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Tuesday.
Utah chief justice addresses Legislature as tensions grow between lawmakers, courts
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant delivered his annual State of the Judiciary address Tuesday to a less than friendly crowd of lawmakers, saying disagreements between branches of governments are normal and should be seen as "signs of healthy institutions."
DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in probe over opposition to immigration crackdown
Andrew Hay and Jana Winter, Reuters | Updated Jan. 20 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Justice served subpoenas to Minnesota's governor, attorney general and the mayor of Minneapolis on Tuesday over their opposition to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
