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Utah Legislature tries to throw out new congressional map
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature attempted last week to prevent the state's new court-ordered congressional maps from going into effect based on "boundary issues" identified by the lieutenant governor's office.
State Sen. Nate Blouin to vie for 1st District US House seat, touting progressive values
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
State Sen. Nate Blouin has joined the race for the 1st District U.S. House seat, the fourth Democrat to do so, emphasizing his progressive values.
Pentagon threatens to prosecute Sen. Mark Kelly by recalling him to Navy service
Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated Nov. 24 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, to active duty status in order to prosecute him after saying it received "serious allegations of misconduct."
Trump administration orders review of Biden-era refugees, memo shows
Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke, Reuters | Posted Nov. 24 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration has ordered a broad vetting review of all refugees who entered under former President Joe Biden, an internal U.S. government memo seen by Reuters said.
Trump expected to propose Obamacare subsidy extension, report says
Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Posted Nov. 24 - 1:39 p.m. | Save Story
The White House is preparing to unveil a health-policy framework that would extend Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies for two years, Politico reported on Monday.
US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James
Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated Nov. 24 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding that the U.S. Attorney hand-picked by President Donald Trump to bring the cases was unlawfully appointed.
Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line
Nandita Bose and Tim Reid, Reuters | Posted Nov. 24 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he's plunging into them with his own presidency at stake.
US appeals court weighs whether Trump can ban AP from Oval Office
Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Posted Nov. 24 - 8:36 a.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court on Monday will hear oral arguments in the Associated Press's battle with President Donald Trump over access to presidential events.
Will US keep or lose its status as country that 'eradicated' measles?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials this week said ongoing measles outbreaks could remove the status of the U.S. as a country that has "eliminated measles."
Blake Moore helped create Utah redistricting commission. He says it's gone beyond original goal
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 23 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
What started as a bipartisan push to ensure fair maps has now strayed from its original mission, according to Rep. Blake Moore. And he said it has led to reverse gerrymandering in a deep red state.
Central Utah elects record number of first-time mayors; regional council ready to help
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The R6 Regional Council is made up of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties, helping accomplish what's needed from small government. And with many new faces, they'll need it.
US hails progress in Ukraine peace talks but security questions unresolved
Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters | Updated Nov. 23 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The United States said it had made significant progress on crafting a plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks on Sunday but no agreement was reached on how to guarantee Kyiv's security.
Charlotte immigration raids by Trump administration ignite political tensions
James Oliphant and Aleksandra Michalska, Reuters | Posted Nov. 23 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
North Carolina this week emerged as a new front in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown — one poised to shape one of next year's most competitive U.S. Senate races.
Woman who worked for congressman accused of faking politically motivated attack
Associated Press | Posted Nov. 23 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A former staffer for a Republican congressman claimed she was tied up, slashed and marked with an anti-Trump message by three armed men. But federal prosecutors now say she staged the entire attack — even hiring someone to inflict the cuts.
Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee
Ismail Shakil and Marcelo Teixeira, Reuters | Posted Nov. 23 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Thursday removed his 40% tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef and coffee, imposed in July to punish Brazil over the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
European, Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes
Julia Payne and Anastasiia Malenko, Reuters | Updated Nov. 22 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
European and other Western leaders said on Saturday a U.S. peace plan was a basis for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but needed "additional work."
Former presidential candidate John Kasich calls for a moral reckoning
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Former Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich told a Salt Lake City audience Wednesday night that America's political turmoil is less about partisan fights and more about a deeper moral problem.
Govs. Cox and Grisham advise city leaders on dealing with political violence, fostering civility
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A lighthearted start set the tone for a 30-minute conversation that blended humor with more serious topics, like political violence, between Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Spencer Cox.
