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Judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 9:53 p.m. | Save Story
A judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice Department and President Donald Trump to settle his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Rights groups sue over conditions at largest immigration detention center
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 9:14 p.m. | Save Story
Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses at the United States' largest immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas.
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region.
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out
David Shepardson and Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on the National Mall next month after several musical performers canceled their appearances.
Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says
Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated May 30 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, his physician said in a memo released by the White House on Friday, citing results from an examination this week.
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
David Morgan, Reuters | Posted May 30 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans face a stark choice when they return from recess next week: back President Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to benefit his political allies or defy a commander-in-chief who just ended the careers of two Republican senators.
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 30 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote, if they're registered and have a Colombian identity card.
Troops must meet weight standard to get free tickets to the White House UFC fight
Zachary Cohen and Josh Campbell, CNN | Updated May 30 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
Senior Pentagon leaders are putting together lists of uniformed U.S. service members who will be offered the chance to attend the UFC fight at the White House next month hosted by President Donald Trump.
Former congressman poised to profit from helping kick-start Utah data center
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 29 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
A former Utah congressman who's weighing a 2028 run for governor stands to benefit financially depending on the outcome of a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat
Jack Brook and Marc Levy, Associated Press | Posted May 29 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November.
Salt Lake couple charged with helping immigrant escape border patrol
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man and woman face federal charges accusing them of helping a handcuffed man escape immigration agents. The escape was caught on video.
US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted May 29 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
A judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling the move couldn't happen without an act of Congress.
Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 29 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a new executive order guiding the development of data centers in the state.
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
Stephen Groves, Associated Press | Posted May 29 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi finished her interview with House lawmakers about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted May 29 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department's Washington headquarters: President Donald Trump.
Green space or homes? Ogden officials debate future of vacant school property
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials are debating whether a former school property should be converted into green space or left to developers for home construction.
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Stephen Groves, Associated Press | Posted May 29 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi arrived for her appearance before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, and the botched release of some case files.
Weber County Commission candidates sue to remove 4th hopeful from ballot
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
As election season heats up, three Weber County Commission candidates are suing to try to remove a fourth hopeful from the ballot.
