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House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy
Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
The House is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict.
Bombing of Tehran intensifies as war enters day 6
Parisa Hafezi and Steven Scheer, Reuters | Posted March 5 - 7:27 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday with what residents described as even more intensive bombing.
Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Updated March 4 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war.
Utah lawmaker attempts to put 'Word of Wisdom' in state code
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated March 4 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
An unusual situation unfolded in the Utah Legislature on Wednesday as a Republican lawmaker attempted to insert scriptural references to the "Word of Wisdom" in state code.
Senate halts bill requiring Utahns to turn in mail-in ballots in person with ID
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 4 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Senate committee shot down a bill that would have required Utah voters to turn in mailed ballot by showing their ID at a ballot drop box.
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens to retire from Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated March 4 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Burgess Owens will not run for reelection and will retire at the end of his third term, the Utah Republican announced in a statement on Wednesday.
US sinks Iranian warship far from Gulf; NATO downs Iranian missile heading for Turkey
Parisa Hafezi, Pesha Magid and Tuvan Gumrukcu, Reuters | Updated March 4 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S.-Iran war widened sharply on Wednesday after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka and NATO air defenses destroyed an Iranian missile fired toward Turkey.
US sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone
Uditha Jayasinghe, Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated March 4 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of ​sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.
Several immigration bills focus of continued debate as end of Utah legislative session looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 4 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
As the end of the Utah legislative session looms, several bills focused on immigrants and immigration are subject to last-minute debate and deliberation. Here's a look at them.
What changes is the Utah Legislature making to state employees' benefits?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 4 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill to make significant changes to the benefits each state employee receives, including what leave they receive and how their 401(k) plans are matched.
Why are lawmakers pressing for increased research dollars for Utah colleges?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 4 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Talk surrounding Utah's public colleges and universities typically focuses on students, professors, academic programs and maybe football on Saturdays. But what about research funding?
U. President Taylor Randall on guest list for Trump-sponsored college sports roundtable
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah President Taylor Randall is counted among the invitees for a President Donald Trump-sponsored roundtable slated for Friday at the White House.
Pentagon identifies first soldiers killed in Iran war
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Updated March 3 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
The military on Tuesday identified four of the first American ​soldiers killed in the war against Iran, as the Trump administration warned the conflict would lead to more casualties.
Key transportation bill revived after feedback from Salt Lake City, towing industry
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 3 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A wide-ranging state transportation bill that unexpectedly stalled in a committee meeting on Monday was revived on Tuesday following modifications to sections that derailed it.
What the IOC says about war in Iran and the Olympic Truce
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The International Olympic Committee is appealing to nations to uphold the Olympic Truce, while emphasizing its neutrality, as the Paralympics are poised to begin on Friday.
$10M for the Pioneer Trail? Spending bill faces questions in Utah House
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 3 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Some drama ensued in the Utah House of Representatives on Tuesday as some lawmakers tried to hold up a large spending bill over a proposal to fund a new trail system in Salt Lake City.
Sen. Mike Lee says he'll oppose housing package until election bill is passed
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee voted against advancing a major bipartisan housing bill making its way through Congress, vowing he would not vote in favor until his signature election integrity bill is passed.
'Indefensible': Utah House votes 67-3 to censure sitting judge
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 3 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to censure a district court judge over comments he made during a sentencing hearing last year.
