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'Fear sells. Facts are boring:' Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson defends election security
Lori Prichard, KSL | Updated May 8 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's elections have long been held up as a model, with high turnout and secure systems. In recent years, a flurry of bills has changed how we vote and who gets access to that information.
Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 8 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen announced her resignation Friday, according to the governor's office.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A man pleaded guilty on Thursday to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a January town hall in which the lawmaker condemned President Donald Trumps immigration crackdown.
Renowned political scientist on the state of the world: 'Fraught, volatile, uncertain'
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Updated May 8 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Political scientist Ian Bremmer spoke on geopolitics at the Crossroads of the World summit in Utah on Wednesday, a world he characterized as "so fraught, so volatile and so uncertain."
US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf
Idrees Ali and Hatem Maher, Reuters | Updated May 8 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. said it expects an Iranian response to its latest proposal to end the war in the Gulf, even as forces renewed attacks on Friday.
Here's what the IOC says about summer sports at the Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated May 8 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
As expected, the International Olympic Committee on Thursday ruled out adding summer sports to the Winter Games — but only for 2030. What does that mean for 2034 in Utah?
Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's mayor says she explored two unique options before ultimately introducing a 12.5% tax increase proposal this week. The other options are still on the table.
US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters | Posted May 7 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of a monthlong ceasefire, but President Donald Trump sought to downplay the exchange.
Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.
Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted May 7 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern on Wednesday about the public perception of the Supreme Court as an institution driven primarily by political outcomes rather than law.
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 7 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.
West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Last month the West Jordan City Council voted to eliminate a code that placed rigid restrictions on dancing.
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Posted May 7 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" on Thursday after posting an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in a shallow grave on social media.
Utah father reacts to verdict in Abbey Gate bombing case, says fight for accountability continues
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 7 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah father whose son was killed in the 2021 bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate said a recent federal court verdict is disappointing, but not the end of the search for accountability.
Brazil's Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs
Lisandra Paraguassu, Humeyra Pamuk and David Lawder, Reuters | Posted May 7 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks at the White House on Thursday with President Donald Trump that were expected to focus on trade, security and critical minerals.
Why Gov. Cox says 'prosperity' should be a means, not an end
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 7 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Global instability and rapid technological and economic change have made for "uncertain times," according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, leaving many Utahns "desperate" for a return to normal.
A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Lisi Niesner, Reuters | Updated May 7 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World War II and could bear the brunt of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw at least 5,000 troops from Germany.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl
Aileen Graef, CNN | Updated May 7 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her daughter Viviana, saying the baby is "perfect and healthy."
