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Trump appoints ally and FHFA chief Pulte as acting US intelligence director
Jacob Bogage, Reuters | Updated June 2 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday, elevating a political loyalist without national security experience.
Democrats appeal judge's decision not to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order
Reuters | Updated June 1 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Democratic Party indicated in a court filing on Monday that it is appealing a judge's decision last week not to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting.
Proposition 4, data centers take center stage in GOP debate for Utah's 2nd District
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 1 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Few policy disagreements emerged during a debate between 2nd Congressional District candidates Blake Moore and Karianne Lisonbee Monday.
4 dead as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say
Reuters | Posted June 1 - 7:56 p.m. | Save Story
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed four people in Dnipro and damaged two apartment buildings in the capital Kyiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, after days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault.
US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now
Daniel Wiessner, Reuters | Updated June 1 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
An appeals court on Monday said President Donald Trump's administration could for now bar transgender people from enlisting in the military, but blocked the expulsion of current service members while a lawsuit plays out.
Utah Democrat renews push for rivals to drop out of congressional race as he releases new poll
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
State Sen. Nate Blouin is renewing his push to consolidate the progressive vote around one candidate to defeat former Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah's Democratic primary, citing new poll data.
Here's how Celeste Maloy, Phil Lyman disagree on immigration, data centers in Utah
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 1 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Celeste Maloy defended her congressional record while challenger Phil Lyman called out the Republican establishment during a primary debate on Monday.
Utah Senate president calls for drastic reduction to Box Elder County data center
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated June 1 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is calling on Kevin O'Leary to shrink the size of his Box Elder County data center by 75%. An election opponent calls it "too little, too late."
Trump plans to drop 'weaponization' fund, says Axios
Reuters | Posted June 1 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump plans to drop his $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that would have benefited political allies, Axios reported on Monday.
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong, Reuters | Updated June 1 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region.
Rights groups sue over conditions at largest immigration detention center
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Updated June 1 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses at the United States' largest immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas.
Trump vents about judge who blocked Kennedy Center renovation
Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Updated May 31 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Trump sent back Iran deal text with changes
Kevin Liptak, CNN | Updated May 31 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump sent back changes to the proposed deal with Iran after a meeting with advisers Friday, officials said, extending the back-and-forth negotiations into another week.
The battle over Utah's judicial selection system
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 31 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
By the end of his second term in office, Gov. Spencer Cox will have transformed the Utah Supreme Court, potentially more than any of his predecessors in the executive branch.
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
David Morgan, Reuters | Posted May 31 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans face a stark choice when they return from recess next week: back President Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to benefit his political allies or defy a commander-in-chief who just ended the careers of two Republican senators.
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote, if they're registered and have a Colombian identity card.
Judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 9:53 p.m. | Save Story
A judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice Department and President Donald Trump to settle his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out
David Shepardson and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on the National Mall next month after several musical performers canceled their appearances.
