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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says
Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Posted Jan. 12 - 2:31 p.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.
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?
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
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
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.
Fed's Powell says administration threatened him with criminal indictment over Senate testimony
Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters | Updated Jan. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over congressional testimony he gave last summer.
Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
Dave Sherwood and Marianna Parraga, Reuters | Updated Jan. 11 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time U.S. nemesis and provoking defiant words from the island's leadership.
GOP House leaders want to add justices to the Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Top Republicans in the Utah House are looking to expand the state's judiciary and add transparency measures to the court system in the upcoming legislative session.
Washington National Opera latest to leave Kennedy Center after Trump takeover
Kanishka Singh and Bhargav Acharya, Reuters | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Washington National Opera will leave the Kennedy Center, the two organizations said on Friday, marking the latest departure from the storied Washington arts institution since President Donald Trump and his allies took it over.
Anti-ICE protesters march in Salt Lake City and across the country
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds marched in downtown Salt Lake City Saturday, joining hundreds of other demonstrations across the country protesting the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
Ernest Scheyder, Reuters | Posted Jan. 10 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking courts or creditors from impounding revenue tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil held in Treasury accounts, the White House said on Saturday.
Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents, could harm kids
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 10 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
Doctors fear this week's unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children.
