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US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James
Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated Nov. 24 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding that the U.S. Attorney hand-picked by President Donald Trump to bring the cases was unlawfully appointed.
Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line
Nandita Bose and Tim Reid, Reuters | Posted Nov. 24 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he's plunging into them with his own presidency at stake.
US appeals court weighs whether Trump can ban AP from Oval Office
Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Posted Nov. 24 - 8:36 a.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court on Monday will hear oral arguments in the Associated Press's battle with President Donald Trump over access to presidential events.
Will US keep or lose its status as country that 'eradicated' measles?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials this week said ongoing measles outbreaks could remove the status of the U.S. as a country that has "eliminated measles."
Blake Moore helped create Utah redistricting commission. He says it's gone beyond original goal
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 23 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
What started as a bipartisan push to ensure fair maps has now strayed from its original mission, according to Rep. Blake Moore. And he said it has led to reverse gerrymandering in a deep red state.
Central Utah elects record number of first-time mayors; regional council ready to help
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The R6 Regional Council is made up of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties, helping accomplish what's needed from small government. And with many new faces, they'll need it.
US hails progress in Ukraine peace talks but security questions unresolved
Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters | Updated Nov. 23 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The United States said it had made significant progress on crafting a plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks on Sunday but no agreement was reached on how to guarantee Kyiv's security.
Charlotte immigration raids by Trump administration ignite political tensions
James Oliphant and Aleksandra Michalska, Reuters | Posted Nov. 23 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
North Carolina this week emerged as a new front in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown — one poised to shape one of next year's most competitive U.S. Senate races.
Woman who worked for congressman accused of faking politically motivated attack
Associated Press | Posted Nov. 23 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A former staffer for a Republican congressman claimed she was tied up, slashed and marked with an anti-Trump message by three armed men. But federal prosecutors now say she staged the entire attack — even hiring someone to inflict the cuts.
Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee
Ismail Shakil and Marcelo Teixeira, Reuters | Posted Nov. 23 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Thursday removed his 40% tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef and coffee, imposed in July to punish Brazil over the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
European, Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes
Julia Payne and Anastasiia Malenko, Reuters | Updated Nov. 22 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
European and other Western leaders said on Saturday a U.S. peace plan was a basis for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but needed "additional work."
Former presidential candidate John Kasich calls for a moral reckoning
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Former Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich told a Salt Lake City audience Wednesday night that America's political turmoil is less about partisan fights and more about a deeper moral problem.
Govs. Cox and Grisham advise city leaders on dealing with political violence, fostering civility
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A lighthearted start set the tone for a 30-minute conversation that blended humor with more serious topics, like political violence, between Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Spencer Cox.
US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution.
Utah lawmaker argues for kratom ban to protect public health against 'gas station heroin'
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah legislator just introduced a bill that would put a state ban on the controversial — and somewhat obscure — drug kratom. If passed, Utah would join at least seven other states in banning its sale altogether.
Why Cox, Burgum and RFK Jr. think governors will save America
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
Three Republican and two Democratic governors gathered on Thursday under the leadership of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to send what he said was a vital message to the rest of the country.
Cox says delayed redistricting decision makes it harder for 'justice to fairly play out'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Thursday that the slow arrival of the state's bombshell redistricting decision has limited the Legislature's ability to appeal the ruling which overrode lawmakers' authority over redistricting.
Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines
Sriparna Roy and Michael Erman, Reuters | Posted Nov. 21 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to change its long-standing position that vaccines do not cause autism.
