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NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease tension over Trump's Greenland push
Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer, Reuters | Updated Feb. 11 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
NATO said on Wednesday it had launched a mission to strengthen its presence in the Arctic, part of an effort to defuse severe tensions within the alliance prompted by President Donald Trump.
Bondi defends DOJ handling of Epstein files in House testimony
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated Feb. 11 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday defended the Justice Department's handling of files involving the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before a House of Representatives panel.
Utah House OKs bill taxing funds sent abroad; sponsor says it's aimed at drug traffickers
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah House approved a bill taxing funds sent abroad, with the sponsor saying it's aimed at drug traffickers. Other lawmakers expressed concerns about it hurting working families.
Trump administration to slash Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations this week
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 11 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration this week is planning on significantly shrinking the scope of the 2009 "endangerment finding" from the Obama administration on greenhouse gases.
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 11 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
Utah Senate president claims his homebuyer program has led to cheaper rents
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Senate President Stuart Adams said on Tuesday he wants another $10 million for the state's first-time homebuyer assistance program, but researchers say the data tells a different story.
Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 11 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had plenty to say Tuesday about the state's plans for 2034 to a room of international reporters in Milan — and what the focus should be at the current Games.
State auditor says personal information of 2 million Utahns was put at risk
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
State Auditor Tina Cannon said on Tuesday that personal data of millions of Utahns, including children, was put at "significant risk" by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Utah advocates push for cardiac emergency plans in schools
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for "Heart on the Hill," advocating for legislation that would require every public school in the state to adopt cardiac emergency response plans.
Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says
Reuters | Posted Feb. 10 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A newly uncovered FBI interview raised new questions about President Donald Trump's assertion he knew nothing about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Utah House OKs bill targeting unlicensed drivers, focusing debate on immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House approved a bill allowing authorities to impound vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers, focusing much of the debate on its impact on immigrants.
Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Feb. 10 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington on Tuesday on the "Walk for Peace," a self-described spiritual journey across nine states that has been cheered on by thousands.
'We have to do this': Rep. Burgess Owens introduces federal school safety legislation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens on Tuesday introduced "Alyssa's Act" on the week of the eighth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
Utah committee struck down this state park, but it's willing to study the idea
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A bill calling for a new state park in central Utah that was defeated in a Senate committee is getting a second chance after a significant alteration.
Utah County asks Legislature for $2M to help prosecute, defend Tyler Robinson
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County is asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help cover costs associated with the ongoing trial of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Utah opts against allowing ivermectin to be sold over the counter
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
A House committee put the brakes on a bill that would have allowed pharmacies to sell ivermectin to patients without a prescription.
Democrats press Trump officials on immigration enforcement tactics in tense hearing
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Democrats in the U.S. Congress pressed President Donald Trump's top immigration officials on Tuesday over the Republican president's crackdown.
'Babies will be happier': Expanding Utah's infant at work program
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
This session, Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, D-Millcreek, has introduced a bill that would allow more state employees to bring their infants to work with them.
