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Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Aug. 9 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by President Donald Trump's campaign and the White House, which has used two of the American superstar's songs over the past week.
Hunter Biden says father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Associated Press | Posted Aug. 9 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues.
Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah already released some data showing a slight decrease in overall statewide homelessness, but newly released data highlights how decreases were felt across all three reporting regions.
ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
Associated Press | Updated Aug. 8 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August.
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway
Enas Alashray, Steve Holland and Nafisa Eltahir, Reuters | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway.
Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to extend government funding into the winter, notching a major win for party leaders before they leave town for a five-week recess.
Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.
Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
David Morgan and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reuters | Posted Aug. 8 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans on Saturday narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be President Donald Trump's attorney general, capping one of the most contentious cabinet fights of Trump's second term after bipartisan concerns over Blanche's independence nearly derailed the nomination.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a key defense agreement
Suzan Fraser And Munir Ahmed, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 7 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defense agreement on Friday that would treat an attack on one as an attack on all three, officials said.
Justice Alito says he is staying on Supreme Court for another term
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted Aug. 7 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito tamped down speculation that he could soon retire, telling the Wall Street Journal in an article published on Friday that he intended to remain on the court for at least another term.
Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook
Humeyra Pamuk and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Posted Aug. 7 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is renewing his effort to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court refused to let the president fire her, according to a letter.
Utah candidate in violation of court order after refusing to pay fine
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County candidate is in violation of a court order for not paying a fine after being charged with driving on a suspended license.
Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 7 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 7 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Transit Administration advanced the FrontRunner 2X project to the final approvals phase to expand tracks the FrontRunner corridor, allowing for trains as often as every 15 minutes.
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 7 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in a signal of renewed bipartisan support for Ukraine.
Can we keep AI from risking national security?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 7 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Who wields ultimate power: the U.S. government or artificial intelligence? The debate is raging on as Rep. Celeste Maloy waded into the fray with an AI regulation bill of her own.
Appeals court blocks Trump's $400M White House ballroom project
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted Aug. 7 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.
Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation
Alanna Durkin Richer and Bill Barrow, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 7 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for him to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
