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Justice Dept. to close investigation into Fed Chair Powell, US Attorney Pirro says
Andrew Goudsward, Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir, Ryan Patrick Jones and Doina Chiacu, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
The DOJ is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing an obstacle to confirm Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the central bank.
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil.
Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Filipp Lebedev and Maxim Rodionov, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Russia said it stands in solidarity with Cuba and will continue providing humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail from Washington.
Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.
Justice Department readopts lethal injection protocol, adding firing squad in federal executions
Ryan Patrick Jones and Bhargav Acharya, Reuters | Posted April 24 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it is taking actions to strengthen the federal death penalty, including firing squads and readopting the lethal injection protocol.
Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.
Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated April 24 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said on Thursday it would investigate how the department complied with a law requiring the release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.
Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the military to target small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing an extension of the Lebanon ceasefire.
DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug
Reuters | Updated April 23 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday.
Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.
EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
Lorne Cook, Justin Spike And Karel Janicek, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.
What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is planning to send a slice of its history to be included in a U.S. time capsule that won't be opened until 250 years from now.
Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated April 23 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon.
Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
Electronic communication propaganda, used to demoralize or exploit the enemy, is apparently taking form during the Iran war, and defensive tactics, say military leaders, should be taken.
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Sarah Raza, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship.
Mike Lee vows revival of election bill after Senate pivots away
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Senate is moving away from Sen. Mike Lee's election bill until further notice as lawmakers scramble to meet a number of deadlines — but the senator is not ready to surrender.
Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.
