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JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after Jan. 6 attack
David Thomas, Reuters | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
JPMorgan Chase told President Donald Trump and his hospitality business in February 2021 it was closing their accounts at the bank, according to new documents released Friday as part of a $5 billion lawsuit Trump has filed against the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon.
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms to take effect.
Estimated $175 billion in US revenue subject to refunds due to Supreme Court tariff ruling
David Lawder, Reuters | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
More than $175 billion in U.S. tariff collections are subject to potential refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's broad emergency tariffs, Penn-Wharton Budget Model economists said.
'Make America Healthy Again' activists warn Trump could lose their support over glyphosate order
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Updated Feb. 21 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Members of the Make America Healthy Again movement say an executive order this week to boost domestic production of the weedkiller glyphosate risks their support in November's midterm elections.
New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women
Savannah Peters, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
New Mexico legislators approved a measure this week to examine the history, scope and continuing impacts of forced and coerced sterilization by the Indian Health Service and other providers.
Why raising a family in Utah feels so precarious, and how lawmakers are trying to help
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 21 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Policy Project is working with a number of lawmakers in the Legislature to see what can be done to help young families who are trying to raise their children in Utah.
Meet the 2 new congressional candidates for Utah
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Two new candidates have announced their campaigns for Utah's congressional seats, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this November.
Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers had split reactions to the long-awaited decision by the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs were unconstitutional.
Utah won't restrict ultra-processed purchases with food stamps, for now
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers paused a bill that would have restricted SNAP benefits being used to purchase "ultra-processed" foods.
Utah Supreme Court declines Legislature's request to block new congressional map
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Feb. 20 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Supreme Court panel denied the Legislature's request to stay a district court ruling implementing a new congressional map.
Committee tables bill seeking to change transfer rules for high school athletics
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Legislation aimed at changing some of the rules governing Utah high school sports was tabled Friday after a hearing where everyone hoping to address lawmakers was opposed to the bill.
All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English
Josh Funk, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 20 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
All truckers and pass drivers will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry.
Tax cuts appear likely as Utah lawmakers tout rosy economic estimates
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are feeling bullish about passing another round of tax cuts thanks to better-than-expected revenue estimates for the next fiscal year.
Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court
Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal, Reuters | Updated Feb. 20 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days to replace some of his emergency duties that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Gov. Cox talks immigration, church and Trump ahead of governors meeting
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox sat for an interview Thursday at a live Politico event as governors from across the country convene for an annual gathering of the National Governors Association.
Arts commission approves Trump's plan for White House ballroom
Jarrett Renshaw and Christian Martinez, Reuters | Posted Feb. 20 - 6:38 a.m. | Save Story
The Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved President Donald Trump's proposal to build a ballroom on the former East Wing.
Salt Lake County GOP removes 7 leaders accused of making 'false allegations' against party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County GOP removed seven top leaders from their posts on the executive committee for making "false allegations of criminal election interference" against the party.
Mike Lee holds strong support among conservatives in Utah, new poll shows
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 19 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has maintained a strong standing among self-identified conservatives in Utah as he continues to boost his standing as one of President Donald Trump's allies in Congress.
