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Senate approves Trump's Homeland nominee with immigration crackdown under scrutiny
Ted Hesson and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Updated March 23 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, to replace outgoing Kristi Noem.
Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war
Reuters | Updated March 23 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday.
Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
Brian Witte, Associated Press | Updated March 23 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Curtis bill seeks to ban sports betting, casino games on Kalshi, Polymarket
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 23 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis on Monday announced legislation that would prevent online prediction markets from offering contracts that look like sports betting or "casino-style" games.
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid partial shutdown
Emilie Megnien and Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press | Posted March 23 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration.
US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward Republican bid to limit mail-in voting
Andrew Chung and John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted March 23 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Monday toward a Mississippi law challenged by Republicans that allows a five-day grace period for mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
When it's hot and polluted, suicide numbers climb, University of Utah study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
As suicide rates have been climbing for several decades and policymakers and others look for tools to identify and protect those at risk, recognizing the impact of heat stress and air pollution could prove helpful.
Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum
Maayan Lubell, Alexander Cornwell and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Updated March 22 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours.
Utah man describes weeks in immigration custody and a decision he didn't understand
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted March 22 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Sergio Argañaraz said he was driving through his neighborhood on his way to work when flashing lights appeared behind him. Minutes later, he was in handcuffs.
Trump administration touts plan for ICE at airports amid criticism from union, Democrats
Reuters | Updated March 22 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's border czar said on Sunday that having immigration agents bolster short-staffed Transportation Security Administration teams will speed up airport lines.
Oil prices to rise further on Monday as Mideast war escalates
Reuters | Posted March 22 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Oil prices look set to rise further on Monday, having closed before the weekend at their highest in nearly four years, after U.S. and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, analysts said on Sunday.
What we learned from The New York Times' investigation into Cesar Chavez
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Times' investigation into the life of Cesar Chavez has caused the influential and beloved leader of the 20th century labor movement's legacy to be questioned.
Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
Joshua A. Bickel and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | Posted March 22 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Energy announced a public-private partnership to develop a major data center with its own power supply on the site of a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant.
Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 21 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Several concerned citizens have shared concerns about petition signature gatherers presenting misinformation, sparking questions about whether there is any legal recourse when voters are misled.
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Jana Choukeir, Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday.
What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?
Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Anyone who sat in on public discussion on the slate of judicial-focused bills this past legislative session heard no shortage of concerns, as speakers lined up to warn that lawmakers were seeking "unilateral and arbitrary power."
Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first book, "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," will be available on Sep. 8.
