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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bhargav Acharya, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in ​a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan ⁠exercise.
US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for ​thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by March 17.
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest

Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest

Elwely Elwelly, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide ​unrest.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues

Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat

Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet Vice President JD ​Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Danish foreign minister said, amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of ⁠the Arctic island.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development

After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says

Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State Department said on Monday that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year, setting what it said was a new record as his administration pursues its hardline immigration policy.
Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special ​counsel who brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, will give a public testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee ⁠on Jan. 22.
US officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran, WSJ reports

US officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran, WSJ reports

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some senior aides ​in President Donald Trump's administration, led by Vice President ⁠JD Vance, are urging Trump to try ‌diplomacy before strikes against Iran, ⁠the Wall Street Journal ‌reported Monday, ‍citing U.S. officials.
Venezuelans now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans

Venezuelans now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With many Venezuelans fleeing their country, those of Venezuelan descent now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans.
4 migrants die in ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026

4 migrants die in ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026

Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four migrants died while in custody of U.S. immigration authorities over the first ​10 days of 2026, according to government press releases, a loss of life that followed record detention deaths last year under President Donald Trump.
Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell draws pushback

Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell draws pushback

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's opening of a criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell drew fire from the Fed chief, who called the move a "pretext" to win influence over interest rates.
Utah bill seeks to shift Salt Lake City street honor from LGBTQ politician to Charlie Kirk

Utah bill seeks to shift Salt Lake City street honor from LGBTQ politician to Charlie Kirk

Carter Williams and Adam Small, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed new bill filed in Utah seeks to rename a Salt Lake City street in honor of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and is drawing ire from the city.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats

Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ​on Monday, saying Pentagon proceedings to demote the Arizona Democrat from his retired Navy captain rank violated Kelly's free speech rights.
Greenland says it should be defended by NATO

Greenland says it should be defended by NATO

Anna Ringstrom, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Greenland's government said on ​Monday it will increase its efforts to ensure that ⁠the defense of the Arctic territory takes ‌place under the auspices of ⁠NATO, and again rejected ‌U.S. President Donald ‍Trump's ambition to take over ⁠the island.
Democratic Party approval at historic lows. Do Utah Dems offer something different?

Democratic Party approval at historic lows. Do Utah Dems offer something different?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's return to the White House coincided with a crisis in public perception toward Democrats. But Utah Democrats are excited.
The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it

The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is not at risk of losing its reputation as the most family-friendly state in the nation. It already has.
Homeland Security to send hundreds more officers to Minnesota, Noem says

Homeland Security to send hundreds more officers to Minnesota, Noem says

Julia Harte, Matt Tracy and Curtis Williams, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Homeland Security is sending "hundreds" more officers to ​Minnesota, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in remarks that aired on Sunday.