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FBI and Justice Department scrambling to rebuild after resignations, firings
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Posted April 19 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year.
Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
Stephen Nellis and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Posted April 19 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.
Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The Enhancing Safety for Animals was put together by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., would limit protections for the Mexican gray wolf. The bill advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee and awaits a vote in the full House.
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters | Updated April 18 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Iran's top negotiator and President Donald Trump said recent talks had made progress, but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, appeals court says
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Updated April 18 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
An appeals court allowed the Trump administration on Friday night to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.
Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.
The FISA fight explained
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Congress passed an extension of key government spy powers, temporarily punting the deadline until April 30 as lawmakers in both parties disagree on its reform.
Utah advocates tout immigrants as federal programs geared to the community come under fire
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah advocates are touting immigrants amid moves by the Trump administration to end temporary protective status programming that benefits some.
DHS finalizes ownership of massive ICE warehouse property in Salt Lake City
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 17 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Homeland Security has officially taken ownership of all land beneath the massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement warehouse in Salt Lake City.
Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 17 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigation is being launched to look into allegations that Hagen had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court.
Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 17 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's governor and legislative leaders are launching an investigation into a Utah Supreme Court justice and allegations of a relationship with an attorney in the redistricting case.
New Utah e-bike law to takes effect on May 6
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 17 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
With the initial provisions of Utah's new e-bike law set to take effect on May 6, state law enforcement outlined the changes, which they hoped would result in improved safety for younger riders.
Utah Rep. Blake Moore makes the case for Great Salt Lake funding in budget hearing
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore sought to sell his colleagues in the House of Representatives on the $1 billion carved out for the Great Salt Lake in President Donald Trump's latest budget request.
Hegseth compares 'Trump-hating' reporters to enemies of Jesus
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Posted April 16 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him."
Acting ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted April 16 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
The acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which has been at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, will leave the federal government at the end of May.
Controversy flares in Utah House race on eve of Davis County GOP convention
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 16 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House hopeful Bob Stevenson, challenging Trevor Lee, is crying foul over a review of Davis County Republican Party delegates ahead of the party convention.
President Zelenskyy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom
Anthony Deutsch, Reuters | Posted April 16 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday held a moment of silence for victims of extensive overnight Russian air attacks as he accepted the International Four Freedoms Award.
Why Utahns are seeing a 'small break' at the gas pump
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 16 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Experts say Utah drivers saw a "small break" at the gas pump tied to recent developments overseas.
