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Glenn Beck warns a 'spirit of collectivism' threatens America on its 250th anniversary
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 8 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
In an exclusive interview with the Deseret News, Glenn Beck explains what he believes the rising trends of democratic socialism and white nationalism have in common.
Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
Reuters | Posted July 8 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to all trade with NATO ally Spain, escalating tensions over defence spending and the Iran war, despite European Union rules requiring trade negotiations to be conducted as a single bloc.
Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's bet on the Stratos Project data center is raising eyebrows, states away, among a community with more data center experience than anywhere else.
NATO leaders meet in Ankara after Trump rekindles disputes over Iran, Greenland
Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray, Reuters | Posted July 8 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
NATO's European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump on Wednesday to re-commit to the military alliance at a summit in Ankara after the U.S. president revived his disputes with them over the Iran war and Greenland.
Planned 60-foot long Liberty Arch in Utah sparks patriotism, but also concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A massive sculpture celebrating the country's growth was approved to be placed near the Utah Capitol, but its location has neighbors on edge.
Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license
Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 7 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
Provo Canyon School in Springville had its license revoked by the state of Utah on Monday after years of abuse allegations from former students.
Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says
Kimberlee Kruesi and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press | Updated July 7 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside after a sexual assault allegation.
DOJ threatens Utah's lieutenant governor over election administration
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 7 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said she received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday threatening her with criminal prosecution over her administration of state elections.
US launches new strikes on Iran after reinstating oil sanctions over shipping attacks
Reuters | Updated July 7 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
West Haven, which doesn't tax property, opts instead for new energy tax to boost revenue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
West Haven is one of just a handful of Utah cities that don't tax property and to keep it that way, officials instead opted for a new energy tax to boost revenue.
Mike Lee blames 'leftists,' 'Democrats' for white nationalist march on Fourth of July
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated July 7 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee blamed "leftists," "Democrats" and a civil rights group for a white nationalist march in Washington, D.C., without evidence that the groups were behind the march.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara
Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Abby Sewell and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press | Posted July 7 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is in Turkey for a NATO summit as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions of dollars in arms deals in an attempt to appease the U.S. leader.
Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
Will Weissert and Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press | Updated July 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.
Democratic Party leaders urge Platner to end Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations
Richard Cowan and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated July 6 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic Party leaders on Monday called on Graham Platner to withdraw as their nominee to run against Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine, after media reports that a woman accused him of forcibly having sex with her nearly five years ago.
ICE enforcement in Idaho Falls has increased, local police say
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 6 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Local law enforcement confirms that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is conducting a series of targeted arrests in Idaho Falls.
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
Kimberlee Kruesi And Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press | Updated July 6 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he'd consider the next steps for his campaign.
Russian strikes kill 28 in Kyiv area, exposing Ukraine air-defense shortages
Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav Smilianets, Reuters | Posted July 7 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Russia hammered Kyiv and the surrounding region with missiles and drones early on Monday, killing at least 28 people and exposing Ukraine's critical shortage of U.S.-made air-defense interceptors, officials said.
State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley's efforts to boost taxes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 6 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Tax Commission is pushing back against Ogden Valley officials' moves to implement a 506% tax hike, citing precedent and taxation guidelines.
