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2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah
Abby Sewell and Koral Saeed, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
The Israeli military says two soldiers have died in an explosion in southern Lebanon, marking the first Israeli deaths since a truce with Hezbollah began in June.
Over 20 Republicans join Mike Lee's bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A growing number of Republicans said on Wednesday they would back Sen. Mike Lee forcing a vote to keep the Senate in session if there is no movement on the SAVE America Act.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 6 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, referring him for potential prosecution after not answering questions at a hearing last week.
Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County jury decided the fate of a former Utah Senate candidate on Wednesday in a sexual abuse case that dragged on for years.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 5 - 6:06 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
John Curtis brought the Utah Compact on Immigration to Congress. MAGA called it a betrayal
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis' migrant worker proposal has set off an "amnesty" debate among conservatives, with segments of the Republican base describing it as a betrayal of America First ideology.
New Mexico sues DOJ for access to Epstein files
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Posted Aug. 5 - 1:23 p.m. | Save Story
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice on Wednesday for access to unredacted files on Jeffrey Epstein, alleging the federal agency refused to provide any documents for its investigation.
Trump to promote tax cuts in Nevada visit as Republicans battle for House seats
Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated Aug. 5 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday to tout his administration's tax cuts and sharpen contrasts with Democrats, as Republicans look to defend their congressional majorities.
Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
After millions of acres have burned in the Western United States in a record-setting wildfire season, senators are pushing to ensure the Fix Our Forests Act can get past the finish line.
Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.
Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down
Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy and Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 5 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week.
Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats
Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 4 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state's U.S. House districts for the 2028 elections.
A Trump-appointed spouse commission promises to 'have the backs' of the troops' families
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 4 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
America can't have the world's strongest military without the love and support of the spouses of those in uniform.
Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 4 - 5:23 p.m. | Save Story
One Brazilian state legislature has increasingly found its voting sessions invaded by a group of unexpected visitors: capybaras.
How does air quality, heat affect families? Utah researchers are seeking to learn more
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and Illinois researchers are seeking to find how air quality and extreme heat may affect the health and overall well-being of families in the Salt Lake area.
Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit
Reuters | Posted Aug. 4 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on approvals of new data center projects, citing concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability at a time when opposition to the projects is growing.
Special counsel who obtained Sen. Mike Lee's texts as part of Jan. 6 probe invited to testify before Senate
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 4 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Former special counsel Jack Smith has been invited to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its review of the Biden administration's investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Exclusive-Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say
Alexandra Alper, Reuters | Posted Aug. 4 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new models of Chinese data center components, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it seeks to protect the infrastructure that undergirds the AI boom.
