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Voter privacy status could change for some 300K Utahns. Here's what you need to know
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 3 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Some 300,000 Utahns could see changes to their voter registration privacy status next month thanks to a new law changing who can classify their information as "private."
Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Posted April 3 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in nondefense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the Iran war continues.
2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 4:40 p.m. | Save Story
Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. AU.S. crew member was rescued, but another remains missing.
Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy question alliances as Trump threatens NATO over Iran
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Reps. Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy criticized European allies on Thursday for not supporting President Donald Trump in the war against Iran.
Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Updated April 3 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project was approved by Washington planning authorities on Thursday, two days after a judge ruled work cannot proceed without Congress' approval.
Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated April 3 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Army chief of staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
What Kamala Harris said at Abravanel Hall about the future of America
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 2 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a sold-out Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night as part the ninth annual Wasatch Speaker Series, addressing mostly America's future.
Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 2 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
A state audit raised "significant" issues with Utah's oversight of a federal nursing home program, which it says led to over half the funds being used for hospital improvements, not care.
Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 2 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Two Democrats have officially qualified for the June primary ballot for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District after meeting the threshold for signature gathering.
Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters | Updated April 2 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Federal funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remained in limbo on Thursday.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
Nandita Bose, Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter, Reuters | Updated April 2 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Beloved community advocate asks Utah leaders to consider what Jesus would do
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 2 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
As seven community leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss "What would Jesus do?" and how they might further the legacy of Pamela Atkinson, she was present in the conversation and absent from the room.
In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved
Trevor Hunnicutt, Gram Slattery and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated April 1 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night the military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, but he declined to offer a timeline for winding down the conflict.
Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Several dozen survivors of sexual assault and advocates celebrated new Utah laws they say will make a difference, including a ban on asking survivors to take a polygraph examination.
Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
Andrew Chung, John Kruzel, Blake Brittain and Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Updated April 1 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
With President Donald Trump present, Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is unsure if the DHS decision to pause the purchase of new warehouses has any effect on a proposed ICE "mega center" in the city.
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?
