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Trump grants clemency to 30 people, White House pardon czar says
Reuters | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump granted clemency this week to 30 people, including Emory Jones, a longtime associate of rap mogul Jay-Z, White House "pardon czar" Alice Marie Johnson posted on Friday.
Trump signs orders in bid to bring down record beef prices
Jarrett Renshaw and Leah Douglas, Reuters | Posted Sept. 4 - 4:43 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders aimed at helping cattle ranchers protect their herds from wolves, expand meat processing and move toward country-of-origin labeling.
US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a 'critical financial lifeline' for Iran
Farnoush Amiri and Andrew Wilks, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as part of its latest effort to sever "critical financial lifelines" for the Iranian government.
Utah pauses age verification rule enforcement with Pornhub owner pending court ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah won't enforce a proposed rule requiring age verification for adult websites for now under a stipulation agreement with the owner of Pornhub and other adult websites.
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed House map and orders it to be put to a vote
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in November's elections, ordering a statewide vote.
Russian attacks kill at least 3 in Ukraine as US talks on the war are expected
Samya Kullab, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
Russian attacks have killed at least three people in Ukraine, according to local officials, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects U.S. envoys in Kyiv soon.
Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Politically influential financial journalist Maria Bartiromo has departed Fox News Media after more than a decade, the company announced Thursday.
Trump trade representative blames Canada for talks breaking down
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Trade representative Jamieson Greer met with House Republicans behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss the Trump administration's latest trade policies.
Attorney Dennis Flynn named as Utah's new state risk manager
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Attorney Dennis Flynn was appointed to head Utah's Division of Risk Management, the state announced Thursday.
A Lebanese man held prisoner in Israel is released and handed over to Lebanon
Abby Sewell, Kareem Chehayeb and Koral Saeed, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:48 a.m. | Save Story
A Lebanese man held prisoner in Israel has been released, marking the first such handover since the latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began six months ago.
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
Nicholas Riccardi and Michael Casey, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in Boston said Thursday the U.S. Postal Service has told her nothing about how it would implement a plan to regulate mail ballots as she considers whether to let it proceed.
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92
Patricia Reaney, Reuters | Updated Sept. 3 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Gloria Steinem, who fought for equality and women's civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades, died at the age of 92 on Thursday morning, her foundation said.
Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's order
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 2 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google, days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the lake.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated Sept. 2 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately
Reuters | Updated Sept. 2 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Pentagon issued detailed guidance on Wednesday for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older.
Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A legal battle over the sizes of two monuments in Utah is heating up again after President Donald Trump shrank the monuments in July.
House Republican disciplined for 'inappropriate conduct' toward female staffers
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated Sept. 2 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The House censured Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., on Tuesday after an investigation found he engaged in "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young office staffers.
