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Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina
Joseph Ax, Reuters | Updated May 26 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks on Tuesday.
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed; says 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted May 26 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny after he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina.
Bipartisan lawmakers want to restrict travel out of DC during government shutdowns
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of senators is renewing calls to keep Congress in Washington during future shutdowns, in the latest push by lawmakers to avoid funding lapses caused by partisan disagreements.
Nate Blouin says he will drop out if he is not leading progressive against McAdams
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Blouin says he will drop out of the race for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District if he is not the leading progressive challenger against former Rep. Ben McAdams.
Schultz backs Box Elder referendum as Utah lawmakers vote to study data center impact
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated May 26 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said he thinks Box Elder County voters should get to weigh in on the future of a large proposed data center.
Facing 4 vacancies, Utah governor interviews Supreme Court candidates
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox will continue interviewing candidates this week for the state Supreme Court as he looks to fill four seats, two of which are brand new.
Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists
Courtney Rozen, Reuters | Posted May 26 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration proposed asking federal workers to sign non-disclosure agreements, according to a government statement made public on Tuesday.
Trial of ex-FBI chief Comey over alleged seashell threat moved to October
Reuters | Posted May 26 - 9:11 a.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge on Tuesday pushed back the trial of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post of seashells that prosecutors allege was a threat to Pres. Donald Trump.
Freedom Truck visits Utah communities on nationwide tour
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A traveling mobile museum is in Draper this week as part of a nationwide tour leading up to America's 250th anniversary.
Poll: Trump approval continues to be underwater among Utah voters
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey found that Utahns aren't happy with the Iran war, as President Donald Trump's approval ratings sunk further in May.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
Elwely Elwelly and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated May 26 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions.
John Curtis says prediction markets undermine Utah's anti-gambling laws
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
In a Senate hearing this week, Utah Sen. John Curtis warned that prediction markets provide loopholes in states such as Utah that ban gambling.
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
Reuters | Posted May 25 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Justice Department has again asked a federal judge to lift an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump's ballroom project, saying Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed an urgent need for improved security.
Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 24 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawyer says a team of attorneys is investigating a possible lawsuit to halt the federal proposal to build an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City.
Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
Richard Cowan and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated May 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Republicans in Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, setting the stage for a searing battle as midterm elections loom.
Sens. John Curtis and Mark Kelly debut video campaign urging parties to 'disagree better'
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 23 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis is teaming up with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly to urge Americans to have productive conversations with their neighbors, even those who have different political views.
'A team effort': EPA head backs $1B budget request after touring Great Salt Lake
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 23 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, joined several Utah politicians and state officials for an airboat tour of the bay Saturday.
Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
Asif Shahzad, Michael Martina and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Updated May 23 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump wrote on Saturday that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated," as both countries and mediators in Pakistan reported progress.
