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A tour inside Utah's new, 'one of a kind' North Capitol building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's brand new $320 million Capitol Hill complex opens to the public next week and will showcase Utah in a new way in 2026.
Trump signs bill allowing whole milk back in school meals
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Children could soon drink whole milk at school for the first time in nearly 15 years after President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a law allowing it to be served alongside low- and fat-free alternatives.
Senate narrowly blocks effort to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans blocked a resolution on Wednesday that would have barred President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress's authorization.
Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes meeting
Nandita Bose, Simon Lewis and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday that the U.S. needs Greenland and Denmark cannot be relied upon to protect the island, following a high-stakes meeting at the White House.
Top Utah economist says Trump investigation of Fed chair could undermine 'entire economy'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
The top economist at Utah's largest bank began his economic outlook report to state policymakers on Monday with a warning.
US launches Gaza plan's second phase, forms Palestinian committee
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Simon Lewis, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase remain unfulfilled.
Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed on Tuesday his interest in levying a tax against social media companies as part of his campaign to take on Big Tech in the name of safeguarding children.
Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro.
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said, as part of Washington's intensifying immigration crackdown.
FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe
Andrew Goudsward and Katharine Jackson, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 10:52 a.m. | Save Story
FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home on Wednesday as part of an investigation into sharing secret government information, officials said, in a move that advocates said threatened press freedom.
GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Several GOP lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote asking the Legislature to censure him for comments he made online.
Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
Andrew Goudsward and Mike Spector, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
At least a dozen federal prosecutors have indicated plans to leave the Justice Department over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an immigration officer.
'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 residents showed up to Salt Lake City's first meeting of the year to voice their concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any potential ties with the city.
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.
Health Secretary Kennedy appoints 2 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory panel
Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on vaccinations.
US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
The United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing in part what it called their support for Palestinian militant group Hamas.
