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Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
Reuters | Posted March 31 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
The next few days in the Middle East conflict will be decisive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday, saying there had been major desertions from the Iranian armed forces.
Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah nonprofit is offering rewards up to $10,000 for innovative policy ideas that could improve qualify of life, education and health in the Beehive State.
Faith leaders, advocates ask Okland Construction not to work on Idaho prison execution unit
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates, faith leaders delivered a petition to Okland Construction, asking the company to pull out of a contract to retrofit the firing squad execution unit at an Idaho prison.
Mexican immigrant died in US immigration custody, ICE says, marking 14 deaths in 2026
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Updated March 30 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
A Mexican immigrant died in U.S. immigration custody in Los Angeles on March 25, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said on Monday, marking at least 14 deaths in ICE custody in 2026.
Major US airports return to normal as TSA workers get paid
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated March 30 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Major U.S. airports that suffered massive disruptions for weeks after 50,000 TSA officers went unpaid since mid-February say operations are returning to normal.
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 30 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.
Mike Lee demands Congress ends recess early as DHS shutdown becomes longest in history
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee is demanding Congress end its recess, calling it "inhumane" to have lawmakers out of town as the partial government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.
White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex
Bo Erickson and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated March 30 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military is upgrading White House facilities for the new East Wing, the administration said on Monday, after President Donald Trump said the ballroom would be built atop a "massive" fortified complex.
Millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship 'just in case'
Vivian Song, CNN | Posted March 30 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
When Donald Trump was first elected in 2016, New York State resident Ellen Robillard briefly looked into getting Canadian citizenship. Her mother, after all, was born in Nova Scotia.
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says
Paolo Laudani and Emma Pinedo, Reuters | Posted March 30 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said.
'JD or Marco?': Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
Steve Holland and Nandita Bose, Reuters | Updated March 29 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump's legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Here's how Blake Moore, John Curtis are going after betting on prediction markets
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 29 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing to ban betting on wars, terrorist attacks and election results on online prediction markets.
Why one store owner is 'glad' Utah didn't further restrict SNAP purchases
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 28 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Clayton Cook's discount store had to pay for programming which determines if a food can be purchased with SNAP benefits. He said this year, he's relieved SNAP restrictions didn't go further.
Sen. John Curtis asks: Can compassion and immigration policy coexist?
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis has long called for compassionate immigration enforcement. Can that exist in the current political environment?
Anti-Trump rallies in thousands of cities for 'No Kings' protest
Tim Reid and Brad Brooks, Reuters | Updated March 28 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators decrying President Donald Trump's policies took to city streets across the country on Saturday, including Utah, in the third edition of the "No Kings" rallies.
'We stand together': Thousands emphasize 'the people's power' in 'No Kings' rally
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated March 28 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of Utahns marched in downtown Salt Lake City Saturday afternoon to protest the Trump administration and emphasize that the people hold the power in America.
Idaho passes law criminalizing transgender use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex
Ismail Shakil, Reuters | Updated March 28 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Idaho Legislature passed a bill on Friday banning people from using bathrooms or changing rooms that do not match the gender they were assigned at birth.
