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Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

Lindsay Whitehurst and Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court has rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump's administration claims are noncitizens.
Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as US presses for progress on election preparations

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as US presses for progress on election preparations

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Venezuelan counterpart in Washington Monday as the Trump administration presses the interim government and opposition groups to make progress on election preparations.
Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news

Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran said it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States, if Washington meets its demands.
Do Utahns benefit when their governor travels the world? Cox responds

Do Utahns benefit when their governor travels the world? Cox responds

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

While a trip to a beautiful country like Ireland is always a pleasure, joining a trade mission is a lot more work than it sounds.
Judge dismisses complaint against 2 ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden

Judge dismisses complaint against 2 ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of falsely downplaying their knowledge of a laptop the Justice Department says belonged to Hunter Biden.
Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in the weeks before the midterms

Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in the weeks before the midterms

Sarah Raza, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump Administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers before the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses

Nicholas Riccardi and Becky Bohrer, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 1 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses.
More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls: analysis

More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls: analysis

Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration can't be found on the state's voter rolls according to a legal filing Saturday by an immigrant rights group.
Virginia, DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges

Virginia, DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges

Gary Fields, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The legal challenges to President Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch are mounting. The District of Columbia and Virginia sued in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
Republicans on defense in Texas while Democrats in Michigan can't get on the same page

Republicans on defense in Texas while Democrats in Michigan can't get on the same page

Bill Barrow, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Midterm election campaigns are coming to a close as candidates made their final arguments in Michigan and Texas on Saturday.
Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro's flight to the US

Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro's flight to the US

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the Trump administration did not facilitate defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's departure to the U.S. after his election defeat.
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'

Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'

Nicholas Riccardi and Becky Bohrer, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alaska's Republican-run state government wants a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Trump's direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in Alaska's U.S. Senate race.
Iranian leader threatens immediate response to potential attack, and other Mideast news

Iranian leader threatens immediate response to potential attack, and other Mideast news

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's supreme leader threatened an immediate response to a potential attack as diplomatic efforts continue in an effort to reduce the threat of a return to all-out war.
Utah to start enforcing its law requiring porn sites to verify ages of users

Utah to start enforcing its law requiring porn sites to verify ages of users

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah plans to start enforcing its age verification laws for adult websites on Monday, seeking to crack down on companies that allow minors to view pornography online.
Judge puts off decision in Comey case as prosecutors pursue new indictment

Judge puts off decision in Comey case as prosecutors pursue new indictment

Eric Tucker and Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge put off a decision Friday on whether to dismiss a placeholder criminal case filed against former FBI Director James Comey.
Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames her failed execution on 'incompetence'

Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames her failed execution on 'incompetence'

Kim Chandler, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christa Pike says she is in constant pain since surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee last month. In her first public statement, she expressed gratitude for the love and support she has received.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican on Friday confirmed the Chicago-born Leo submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago.
Netanyahu's party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Netanyahu's party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Cara Anna, Julia Frankel And Koral Saeed, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have amplified claims that the country's election was "stolen" by Arab-led parties.