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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe
Bhargav Acharya, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise.
US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports
Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by March 17.
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
Elwely Elwelly, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
About 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat
Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Danish foreign minister said, amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of the Arctic island.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says
Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 6:51 a.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.
Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22
Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil, Reuters | Updated Jan. 12 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, will give a public testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Jan. 22.
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.
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.
