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Judge orders more training of Colorado immigration agents in case involving Utah immigrant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A judge has ordered more training of immigration agents in Colorado in a lawsuit filed on behalf of an immigrant in Utah who says she was unlawfully detained.
Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Updated May 14 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican-led Senate banking committee on Thursday advanced long-awaited legislation that would create regulations for cryptocurrencies in a landmark step.
Local forum discusses community questions about approved data center in Box Elder County
Erin Cox, KSL | Posted May 14 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Community leaders held a panel Wednesday night to discuss what they know so far about the Stratos Data Center approved for Box Elder County.
Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk 250 Challenge
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 14 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders are encouraging residents to get outside and explore the state's trails as part of the Walk 250 Challenge tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
Trevor Hunnicutt and Mei Mei Chu, Reuters | Updated May 14 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to wrap up a two-day state visit on Friday after a stark warning from Xi over mishandling the Taiwan issue.
Senators agree to pause their own pay during future shutdowns
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated May 14 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate unanimously approved a bill on Thursday to withhold senators' paychecks if the government undergoes a shutdown, after years of similar efforts that failed to gain traction.
Trump Mobile starts shipping US-assembled T1 phones after months-long delay
Akash Sriram, Reuters | Updated May 14 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Trump Mobile said on Wednesday it has begun shipping its long-delayed $499 T1 smartphones to customers, several months after the device was originally slated for release in August.
Utah County Commission, sheriff defend contract with ICE after additional citizen pushback
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 14 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Commission and sheriff defended its contract with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement despite additional pushback from residents.
Burgess Owens wants to ban federal education funds from promoting race, gender ideologies
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is spearheading an effort to restrict federal funds from going toward certain topics in schools, specifically surrounding gender and racial ideologies.
Ogden Valley officials seek feedback on possible name change of new Weber County city
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Valley officials are seeking public feedback on a possible name change for the new Weber County city.
Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Amid the intense debate surrounding a proposed data center and power-production project in Box Elder County a nuclear energy plant plan is quietly edging forward.
Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies
Nolan D. McCaskill and Ann Saphir, Reuters | Updated May 13 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate on Wednesday approved Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, putting the 56-year-old at the helm as the central bank grapples with intensifying inflation.
Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow
Laurie Chen, Trevor Hunnicutt and Heejin Kim, Reuters | Updated May 13 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk on Wednesday.
Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate
Nestor Corrales and Eloisa Lopez, Reuters | Posted May 13 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as chaos mounted.
Utahns try to prevent the detention, deportation of their Afghan neighbors
Andrea Smardon, KSL | Posted May 13 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new episode of KSL podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor" examines the latest efforts by Utahns to try to prevent the detention and deportation of their Afghan neighbors.
Budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2T, dwarfing $185B estimate
Mike Stone, Reuters | Updated May 13 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense shield could cost about $1.2 trillion to develop.
Box Elder County data center debate intensifies as foes, supporters trade barbs
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The debate over a proposed Box Elder County data center is intensifying, with foes and supporters trading barbs and redoubling their efforts.
Republicans in South Carolina Senate reject redistricting bid that Trump backed
Joseph Ax, Reuters | Updated May 12 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
A bid to redraw South Carolina's congressional map failed in the state Senate on Tuesday when a handful of Republicans broke with President Donald Trump and voted against the effort.
