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At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is ... Donald Trump?
Jeff Mason and James Oliphant, Reuters | Posted Dec. 5 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he was not attending the draw for the 2026 World Cup to receive a prize, but he got one anyway — the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
Indiana Republicans advance Trump-backed congressional map; fate in Senate unclear
Joseph Ax, Reuters | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican-controlled Indiana House of Representatives on Friday approved a new congressional map targeting the state's two incumbent Democrats, setting up a showdown next week in the state Senate.
Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Lehi city councilwoman resigns to spend more time with family
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Lehi city councilwoman who recently ran for mayor announced her resignation from her position Friday, saying it was in the best interest of her health and family.
New censorship flap at Weber State prompts author to pull out of speaking appearance
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
An author opted out of a speaking appearance at Weber State University over a list of "words and concepts" the university instructed her to avoid, per HB261 restrictions.
Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump move to limit birthright citizenship
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Updated Dec. 5 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of President Donald Trump's directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, a contentious part of his efforts to curb immigration.
Judge clears Justice Department to release Epstein grand jury transcripts
Jack Queen, Reuters | Updated Dec. 5 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
A Florida federal judge on Friday cleared the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein, which could shed light on the deceased financier's ties to rich and powerful people, including President Donald Trump.
Burgess Owens wants more federal collaboration to prevent child trafficking
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is teaming up with a Democratic colleague on a bill to close gaps in the government's efforts to stop child trafficking identified by a 2023 report.
Man accused of planting pipe bombs ahead of Capitol riot to appear in court
Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters | Updated Dec. 5 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack is due to make his first court appearance on Friday after the Justice Department touted a break in a case that long vexed investigators.
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 5 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.
Appeals court allows National Guard deployment in DC to continue
Jan Wolfe and Jack Queen, Reuters | Posted Dec. 5 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
An appeals court on Thursday handed a victory to President Donald Trump, pausing a lower court order that would have ended the deployment of the National Guard in Washington in coming days.
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
Olivia Le Poidevin, Klaus Lauer, Johnny Cotton and Cecile Mantovani, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in its history.
Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.
Grand jury rejects case revival against New York Attorney General Letitia James, sources say
Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:24 p.m. | Save Story
A federal grand jury on Thursday rejected prosecutors' attempt to revive a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.
Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map
John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted Dec. 4 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump's quest for his party to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Video of US military strike shows survivors in 'clear distress,' lawmaker says
Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Updated Dec. 4 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
A senior lawmaker said a video shown to lawmakers Thursday of a military strike against a suspected drug vessel was "one of the most troubling things" he had seen as it showed survivors in clear distress when they were killed.
Kennedy advisers delay vote on dropping hepatitis B vaccine recommendation
Mariam Sunny and Michael Erman, Reuters | Updated Dec. 4 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
Vaccine advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday delayed a vote by a day on whether to scrap a broad recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for children.
