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Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio
Diana Novak Jones, Reuters | Posted May 27 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Former Democratic President Joe Biden sued the Department of Justice on Tuesday, seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with his biographer.
Iron County presses pause on new AI data center proposals to review current regulations
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Iron County pressed pause on any new applicants wanting to build AI data centers in the county, initiating a 180-day moratorium to review current zoning laws and regulations.
Celeste Maloy honors the Utah soldiers behind Korean War 'miracle' on 75th anniversary
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 27 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
On the 75th anniversary of the Miracle of Gapyeong, Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy visited the Korean War memorial in Seoul, South Korea, to honor the soldiers from the Beehive State.
Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 27 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
An official involved in the Box Elder County data center project countered worries its footprint will be excessive while foes raised new concerns with the initiative.
New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 27 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.
A Winter Olympics in NYC? Here's what New York's governor just said
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 27 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
It's no secret that there's been interest in another Olympics for Lake Placid, New York. And with Gov. Kathy Hochul on board, New York's interest could someday pit it against Utah.
JD Vance: Fraudsters are stealing from vulnerable Americans, not just taxpayers
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted May 27 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Vice President JD Vance held a roundtable discussion with leadership in the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and attorneys general from around the country.
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
Reuters | Updated May 27 - 7:40 a.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.
Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas
Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated May 27 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination.
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.
