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Who should draw the congressional maps? Here's what voters and Constitution say

Who should draw the congressional maps? Here's what voters and Constitution say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

As lawmakers spar with judges over redistricting, here's what voters and the Constitution say about who has the power to draw congressional maps.
Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote.
Judge lets more Epstein grand jury materials be made public

Judge lets more Epstein grand jury materials be made public

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Manhattan on Wednesday allowed for the public release of ​records from a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein because of a law recently passed by Congress, the latest in a string of similar rulings.
Trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says

Trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says

Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trade agreement reached with Indonesia in July is at risk of collapsing because ​Jakarta has backtracked on several commitments it made as part of the deal, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event

Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor took his message of "disagreeing better" to Washington with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, moderated by "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

Judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National ​Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democratic governor.
Zelenskyy says he is open to elections if US, allies ensures security

Zelenskyy says he is open to elections if US, allies ensures security

Yuliia Dysa and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he ​was prepared to hold elections within three months if the U.S. and Kyiv's other allies could ensure the security of the vote.
Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices

Trump defends economic record at Pennsylvania rally amid frustration over rising prices

Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a ​tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.
Trump approval rating rises as Republicans back cost-of-living efforts

Trump approval rating rises as Republicans back cost-of-living efforts

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 10 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 41% in the past week as Republicans ​warmed to his handling of the cost of living.
Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%

Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approves tax increase of about 14% following more than three hours of public comment.
Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law

Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature strongly rebuked the state judiciary Tuesday, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting.
Senate to vote Thursday on Republican health care plan

Senate to vote Thursday on Republican health care plan

Richard Cowan and Katherine Jackson, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate will vote on Thursday on a Republican-proposed ​health care plan, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Tuesday, as Democrats continued to push for an ⁠extension of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Audit finds overcrowding at Salt Lake County Jail increases recidivism

Audit finds overcrowding at Salt Lake County Jail increases recidivism

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Persistent issues with overcrowding at the Salt Lake County Jail have led to increased recidivism rates and, in some cases, more severe offenses, according to a new audit.
'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds

'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns.
Trump eyes anti-drug operations in Mexico, Colombia as Venezuela looms

Trump eyes anti-drug operations in Mexico, Colombia as Venezuela looms

Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump continued his threats of land strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers in an interview published on Tuesday.
Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says

Hegseth, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief 'Gang of 8' US lawmakers, source says

Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:52 a.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.
US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits

Nate Raymond and Nichola Groom, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 6:26 a.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.
Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights

Shoshone-Bannock author sheds new light on history and legal battles over Indian hunting rights

Lisa Lette, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A debut book by Fort Hall native Cleve Davis is reigniting discussion about the history, cultural meaning and legal battles surrounding Indian hunting rights.
Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban

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.