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Vineyard councilwoman resigns after new election, citing 'performance politics' climate
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 20 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Vineyard City Councilwoman Sara Cameron resigned, citing a "political climate" that no longer aligns with her values.
US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
Michael Erman, Reuters | Posted Nov. 20 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recast the vaccine safety section of its website to align with the view of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that childhood vaccines cause autism.
Trump to meet NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted Nov. 20 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, in what would be the first meeting with the democratic socialist who won this month's mayoral election.
US employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 20 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown.
Here's what city leaders nationwide can learn from Utah's Olympic experience
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall offered a simple suggestion to local government leaders from around the country at the Utah Olympic Park Wednesday on taking advantage of big events.
Salt Lake City unveils plans to address future road projects in response to UDOT
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city says it's prepared to take "tangible action" to bolster its transportation system, following a state-led study of recent road projects.
Former FBI employee sues DOJ, says unjustly fired over pride flag display
David Hood-Nuño, Reuters | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
A former longtime FBI employee is suing the agency and Department of Justice alleging he was fired over displaying a progress pride flag in his office, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.
Broadcast regulator reviews network-affiliate relationships after Trump attack on ABC
David Shepardson and Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:43 p.m. | Save Story
The White House ratcheted up its attack on ABC News Wednesday, a day after President Donald Trump criticized a correspondent for asking Saudi Arabia's crown prince about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated Nov. 19 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday ordering the Justice Department to release documents from its long-running investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Judge questions validity of indictment against FBI ex-chief Comey
Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters | Updated Nov. 19 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Wednesday repeatedly questioned the validity of the grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey secured by a prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump.
Rep. Tyler Clancy eyes area standard wage policies for public construction projects
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, wants the Beehive State to have a stronger construction workforce, and he's exploring legislation to help make it happen.
Trump administration prevails in appeal over tear gas tactics in Chicago
Diana Novak Jones, Reuters | Posted Nov. 19 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Siding with the Trump administration, an appeals court on Wednesday blocked a judge's order that had restricted how ICE agents could use tear gas and other weapons on people protesting immigration crackdowns in Chicago.
Judge revives contempt proceeding against Trump officials
Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Posted Nov. 19 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Wednesday said he was resuming his long-stalled court proceeding to determine whether Trump administration officials willfully violated a court order by deporting hundreds of men to El Salvador in March.
House vote on Senate Jan. 6 provision bares fresh Republican rift
David Morgan, Reuters | Posted Nov. 19 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The House of Representatives was expected to vote on Wednesday to repeal a controversial provision allowing senators to sue federal investigators for $500,000 over unannounced phone record searches.
Saudi crown prince hosted at friendlier Congress
Patricia Zengerle and Simon Lewis, Reuters | Updated Nov. 19 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with members of Congress at the Capitol on Wednesday on the second day of a visit to Washington that has aimed to tout stronger-than-ever ties.
Popular Utah trail set to expand after Salt Lake County agrees to buy 60 acres at 'incredible' rate
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is set to expand after Salt Lake County leaders agreed to support the purchase of 60 acres south of Emigration Canyon "at an incredible rate."
Continuing resolution allocates $5M for Gunnison drinking water project
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 19 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
As part of the continuing resolution that reopened the government after a 44-day shutdown, Rep. Burgess Owens announced that $5 million will fund the Gunnison City Tarr Canyon Water Development Project.
US Justice Department will release Epstein files within 30 days, Bondi says
Andy Sullivan and Jana Winter, Reuters | Updated Nov. 19 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Justice Department will release files from its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday.
