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How Rep. Mike Kennedy plans to reinstill confidence in a broken branch of government

How Rep. Mike Kennedy plans to reinstill confidence in a broken branch of government

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lesson Rep. Mike Kennedy delivered to Republican delegates ahead of Saturday's convention appeared to contradict recent surveys and multiple weeks of messy scandals.
Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated April 25 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump canceled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator ​Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iran's foreign minister flew out of Islamabad following talks in the capital.
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated April 25 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil.
Utah, Box Elder County officials mull plan to spur energy production, data center development

Utah, Box Elder County officials mull plan to spur energy production, data center development

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and Box Elder County officials are mulling an initiative dubbed the Stratos Project, meant to spur energy production, data center development and more.
Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress

Redistricting reshapes the battlefield as Maloy, Lyman spar over how to rebuild trust in Congress

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy learned on the job how to balance a workhorse mentality with the chaos of running for election. Now she's facing off with one of the state's well-known conservative disruptors.
Justice Dept. to close investigation into Fed Chair Powell, US Attorney Pirro says

Justice Dept. to close investigation into Fed Chair Powell, US Attorney Pirro says

Andrew Goudsward, Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir, Ryan Patrick Jones and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The DOJ is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ​Powell, removing an obstacle to confirm Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick ‌to lead the central bank.
Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Filipp ​Lebedev and Maxim Rodionov, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia said it stands in solidarity with Cuba ​and will continue providing humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail from ‌Washington.
Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?

Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.
Justice Department readopts lethal injection protocol, adding firing squad in federal executions

Justice Department readopts lethal injection protocol, adding firing squad in federal executions

Ryan ⁠Patrick ​Jones and Bhargav Acharya, Reuters  |  Posted April 24 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice said ​on Friday it is taking actions to strengthen the federal ‌death penalty, including firing squads and readopting the ⁠lethal injection protocol.
Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions

Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.
Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files

Justice Department watchdog to review release of Epstein files

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated April 24 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department's internal watchdog said on Thursday it would investigate how the department complied with a ​law requiring the release of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent

Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.
Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the military to target small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing an extension of the Lebanon ceasefire.
DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug

DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug

Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department ​of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and ‌state-licensed marijuana as a ⁠less dangerous drug, ​U.S. Acting ⁠Attorney General ‌Todd Blanche ‌said on Thursday.
Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.
EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

Lorne Cook, Justin Spike And Karel Janicek, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.
What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday

What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is planning to send a slice of its history to be included in a U.S. time capsule that won't be opened until 250 years from now.
Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said ​on Wednesday, in another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon.
Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?

Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Electronic communication propaganda, used to demoralize or exploit the enemy, is apparently taking form during the Iran war, and defensive tactics, say military leaders, should be taken.