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Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted Sept. 10 - 6:50 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November U.S. midterm elections.
Groups reflect on political division 1 year After Charlie Kirk's Death
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
One year after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, organizations focused on civic engagement and depolarization are urging Americans to look beyond political labels.
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Sept. 10 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she refused to turn sensitive voter information over to the federal government, according to a letter sent by the agency's Civil Rights Division.
UVU marks 1 year since Charlie Kirk was killed on campus
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University is marking one year since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on campus with classes canceled and a memorial planned for Thursday evening at the UCCU Center.
Governor declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' on anniversary of activist's death
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Sept. 10 - 1:58 p.m. | Save Story
Thursday will officially be recognized as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Utah on the one-year anniversary of the assassination of the conservative activist at Utah Valley University.
1 year after Charlie Kirk's death, Cox reflects on his own leadership during a national crisis
VideoLori Prichard, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
One year after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, Gov. Spencer Cox still remembers the disbelief he felt, and the many emotions as he reflected on the crisis.
Trump touts $5K payout if Republicans win as Vance waits in wings
Nandita Bose, Steve Holland and Nathan Layne, Reuters | Updated Sept. 10 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump capped the first day of the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention by proposing to pay every adult a $5,000 "Trump dividend."
Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'rename' 'South Park' to 'South America' in jab at Trump
Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 10 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," are changing the show's name to "SOUTH AMERICA," at least for now. They announced the change on the show's Instagram page.
Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Updated Sept. 10 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court blocked Missouri on Thursday from using a redrawn congressional map that favors Republicans in November's midterm elections.
Trump says Iran war to end after midterms; Houthis close in on key strait, sources say
Enas Alashray, Idrees Ali and Jana Choukeir, Reuters | Updated Sept. 10 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he expected the war with Iran to end after the November midterm elections and threatened again to attack a site associated with the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's surprise visit inspires students
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Sept. 10 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of students in the Jordan School District received the surprise of a lifetime when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spent two days visiting schools across the district.
Utah Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Planned Parenthood lawsuit over abortion ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen has recused himself from hearing an appeal in the case over the state's abortion ban as the high court prepares for arguments next month.
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
Rob Gillies and Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
The White House says the United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and some motorcycles from Canada, starting Sept. 29, as their trade war escalates.
With Pineview Reservoir emptying, pipeline project expected to proceed next week
VideoTim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
With Pineview Reservoir emptying, plans to install a replacement section of pipeline across the bed of the lake are expected to move forward next week.
US states sue Trump administration for weakening endangered species protections
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Posted Sept. 9 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. states filed two lawsuits accusing the Trump administration of illegally weakening the federal Endangered Species Act, a landmark law that has shielded wildlife from dangers posed by development.
Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide deploys
Reuters | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump departed Washington for Texas on Wednesday aboard the Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar after an emergency slide deployed and was removed.
Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks
Nathan Layne, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated Sept. 9 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Republicans will kick off their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, betting President Donald Trump can energize supporters and help hold onto its congressional majorities.
Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem following UK, France and Canada's import ban
Alexander Cornwell, Elizabeth Piper and John Irish, Reuters | Updated Sept. 8 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the U.K., France and Canada to block imports from settlements in the West Bank.
