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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum
Maayan Lubell, Alexander Cornwell and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Updated March 22 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours.
Utah man describes weeks in immigration custody and a decision he didn't understand
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted March 22 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Sergio Argañaraz said he was driving through his neighborhood on his way to work when flashing lights appeared behind him. Minutes later, he was in handcuffs.
Trump administration touts plan for ICE at airports amid criticism from union, Democrats
Reuters | Updated March 22 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's border czar said on Sunday that having immigration agents bolster short-staffed Transportation Security Administration teams will speed up airport lines.
Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war
Reuters | Posted March 22 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday.
Oil prices to rise further on Monday as Mideast war escalates
Reuters | Posted March 22 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Oil prices look set to rise further on Monday, having closed before the weekend at their highest in nearly four years, after U.S. and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, analysts said on Sunday.
What we learned from The New York Times' investigation into Cesar Chavez
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Times' investigation into the life of Cesar Chavez has caused the influential and beloved leader of the 20th century labor movement's legacy to be questioned.
Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
Joshua A. Bickel and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | Posted March 22 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Energy announced a public-private partnership to develop a major data center with its own power supply on the site of a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant.
Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 21 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Several concerned citizens have shared concerns about petition signature gatherers presenting misinformation, sparking questions about whether there is any legal recourse when voters are misled.
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Jana Choukeir, Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday.
What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?
Utah's new constitutional court faces legal skepticism — but not broad public rejection
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Anyone who sat in on public discussion on the slate of judicial-focused bills this past legislative session heard no shortage of concerns, as speakers lined up to warn that lawmakers were seeking "unilateral and arbitrary power."
Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first book, "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," will be available on Sep. 8.
Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed but did not charge Trump, dies at 81
Will Dunham, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
Robert Mueller, the no-nonsense former FBI chief who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has died at age 81, multiple news outlets reported on Saturday.
Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten
David Shepardson and Chris Sanders, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
As government funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains frozen in Congress, airports are running food drives and accepting donations for security screeners.
Judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy
Jack Queen, Reuters | Posted March 20 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's Pentagon press access policy, which brands journalists as security risks if they seek information not authorized for public release.
Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.
Sen. John Curtis expresses concerns with proposal to restrict mail-in voting nationwide
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 20 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
As Senate Republicans push for sweeping changes to how federal elections are held, some members within the party oppose the proposal to crack down on mail-in voting.
Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.
