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Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted June 2 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for Alabama to use a congressional map that eliminates one of its two districts where Black voters make up a majority or near-majority.
Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with Pride Parade set for Sunday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 2 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Pride Celebration activities return, with the festival set for Saturday and Sunday and the Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday.
Trump to attend rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24
Helen Coster, Reuters | Updated June 2 - 8:49 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24, he said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
Salt Lake County mail ballot deadline changes
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 2 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ahead of the June 23 primary election, election officials in Salt Lake County are warning residents about a change in how mail ballots must be returned as officials begin mailing them.
Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for another 16 years
Rob Gillies, Associated Press | Updated June 2 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story
Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years.
Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund to compensate president's allies
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Updated June 2 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the president after widespread backlash.
US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated June 2 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war.
Rubio: US has not offered Iran sanctions relief to reopen strait
Patricia Zengerle, Simon Lewis and Doina Chiacu, Reuters | Updated June 2 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
