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Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell's tenure, on strong growth

Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell's tenure, on strong growth

Indradip Ghosh, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve will hold its key interest rate through this quarter and possibly ​until Chair Jerome Powell's tenure ends, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, a shift from last month.
Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?

Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The top power brokers in the Utah Legislature announced on Tuesday one of their aims for the 2026 legislative session is to make Utah the No. 1 destination for critical mineral extraction.
Hopeful yet wary, Venezuelans across Latin America mull going home

Hopeful yet wary, Venezuelans across Latin America mull going home

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some Venezuelans scattered throughout Latin America say they are weighing whether to plot a future back home after the U.S. ouster of long-time ​leader Nicolas Maduro.
Trump tells Davos the US will not use force to gain Greenland

Trump tells Davos the US will not use force to gain Greenland

Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump ruled out the use of ​force in his bid to control Greenland on Wednesday, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory.
Proposed detention center, immigration crackdown spurs flurry of Salt Lake City protests

Proposed detention center, immigration crackdown spurs flurry of Salt Lake City protests

Tim Vandenack, Logan Stefanich and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foes of apparent plans for an immigrant detention facility in Salt Lake City gathered again to protest, one of several demonstrations in the city on Tuesday.
VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome 4th child in July

VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome 4th child in July

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance ​and his wife, Usha, will welcome their fourth child, a boy, ⁠in July, the couple said in a joint ‌statement on Tuesday.
After judge's rebuke, Halligan to leave Justice Department

After judge's rebuke, Halligan to leave Justice Department

Andrew Goudsward and Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump, is leaving the Justice Department, ​Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Tuesday.
Utah chief justice addresses Legislature as tensions grow between lawmakers, courts

Utah chief justice addresses Legislature as tensions grow between lawmakers, courts

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant delivered his annual State of the Judiciary address Tuesday to a less than friendly crowd of lawmakers, saying disagreements between branches of governments are normal and should be seen as "signs of healthy institutions."
DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in probe over opposition to immigration crackdown

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in probe over opposition to immigration crackdown

Andrew Hay and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice served subpoenas to Minnesota's ​governor, attorney general and the mayor of Minneapolis on Tuesday over their opposition to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Courts, housing and too many bills? Utah kicks off 45-day legislative session

Courts, housing and too many bills? Utah kicks off 45-day legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers convened the annual legislative session on Tuesday and will consider hundreds of bills ranging from expanding the courts to weighing an income tax cut.
This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins

This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Legislature to address according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
ICE broke into Minnesota home, forced barely clothed man outside into snow

ICE broke into Minnesota home, forced barely clothed man outside into snow

Maria Alejandra Cardona, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man told Reuters Monday he felt fear, shame and desperation a day after ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and ​forced him outside into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs.
US Supreme Court conservatives appear skeptical of Hawaii handgun limits

US Supreme Court conservatives appear skeptical of Hawaii handgun limits

John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism Tuesday toward a Hawaii law that restricts the carrying of handguns on private property open to the public without the owner's permission.
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

Michel Rose and Stine Jacobsen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and ​rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond.
Immigration detention center talk sparks Salt Lake County mayor's concern; more protests loom

Immigration detention center talk sparks Salt Lake County mayor's concern; more protests loom

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Talk of an immigration detention center has sparked backlash from the Salt Lake County mayor as more protesting looms against increased action targeting immigrants.
Utah Republicans call for the state's courts to be more transparent

Utah Republicans call for the state's courts to be more transparent

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah state Republican leaders recently expressed frustration and concern with the state's judicial branch.
Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' sources say

Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' sources say

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel has received an invitation from the United ​States to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, two ⁠sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.
Good idea? Bad idea? How Utahns are feeling about holding back third graders struggling with reading

Good idea? Bad idea? How Utahns are feeling about holding back third graders struggling with reading

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox believes it's time to take action as almost half of the state's third graders are reportedly reading below minimum proficiency levels.
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

Terry Tang, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

As communities observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.