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Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Labor leaders expressed cautious optimism Monday as state lawmakers were poised to repeal a controversial law effectively banning collective bargaining for public sector unions.
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
US Justice Department sues Virginia school board over transgender use of locker rooms
Brad Brooks, Reuters | Updated Dec. 8 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday it had sued a Virginia county's school board for allowing a biologically female student access to the boys' locker room and then punishing the boys for complaining.
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits
Nate Raymond and Nichola Groom, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Monday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had failed to justify its decision to suspend issuing leases and permits for new wind projects in keeping with the Republican president's wishes.
Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says
Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are expected to brief the "Gang of Eight" lawmakers on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the plan.
Sen. Curtis 'can't answer' if he'd confirm Hegseth as Defense secretary a second time
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, expressed uncertainty about whether he'd vote again to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if given a second chance.
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
Seung Min Kim, Josh Funk and Didi Tang, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis and Brian Carlson, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers
Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
UPresident Donald Trump on Monday criticized insurance companies while calling for funds to go directly to individuals rather than insurers, as Democrats push for a three-year extension of expiring subsidies for health plans.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Coal, manufacturing ... and theme parks? Where Utah can partner with India
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah state Senate President Stuart Adams said after his visit to India he sees an abundance of opportunities there for the Beehive State.
Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight
Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:41 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film.
Tired of scam calls? Bill from Utah and Connecticut senators would put new rules on AI robocalls
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Sens. John Curtis and Richard Blumenthal introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to expose AI robocalls and toughen penalties for impersonation scams.
More transportation money ahead of the Utah Olympics? What a new bill in Congress would do
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new fund would make $50 million available annually for cities hosting the Olympics and World Cup soccer matches under a bipartisan bill in Congress from Utah Rep. Burgess Owens.
Schools' approach to parental rights spark congressional debate
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
During a House committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers debated whether schools should be able to conceal a student's chosen name and gender from their parents.
US signs $228 million deal with Rwanda for health in new aid model
Philbert Girinema, Reuters | Posted Dec. 7 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
The United States and Rwanda have signed a five-year deal for the provision of $228 million for the health sector in the East African nation, the State Department said.
Federal judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed Comey case
Ahmed Aboulenein and Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Saturday temporarily barred prosecutors from using evidence from a key figure in the dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey.
'I loved him': Green River residents remember, mourn beloved mayor after tragic crash
Cassidy Wixom and Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Updated Dec. 6 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
Residents of Green River, Emery County, gathered to remember Mayor Ren Hatt, who was killed in a head-on crash with a semitruck Friday night on U.S. 6.
