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Brazil's Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs
Lisandra Paraguassu, Humeyra Pamuk and David Lawder, Reuters | Posted May 7 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks at the White House on Thursday with President Donald Trump that were expected to focus on trade, security and critical minerals.
Why Gov. Cox says 'prosperity' should be a means, not an end
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 7 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Global instability and rapid technological and economic change have made for "uncertain times," according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, leaving many Utahns "desperate" for a return to normal.
A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Lisi Niesner, Reuters | Updated May 7 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
The picturesque Bavarian town of Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World War II and could bear the brunt of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw at least 5,000 troops from Germany.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl
Aileen Graef, CNN | Updated May 7 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday announced the birth of her daughter Viviana, saying the baby is "perfect and healthy."
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.
Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Updated May 7 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV and Secretary of State Marco Rubio jointly committed at a meeting on Thursday to improving relations between the Vatican and Washington.
Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials voted to take part in the Community Renewable Energy Program, meant to bolster use of clean energy, joining six other Utah locales.
Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskyy says
Reuters | Updated May 7 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continued to flout a Kyiv-proposed ceasefire on Thursday, adding that Ukraine would continue its long-range strikes if Russia carried on with its assaults.
Watchdog group calls for increased transparency in Utah education spending
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 7 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Two reports released this week by the Utah Taxpayers Association look into the spending of Utah school districts, specifically examining how much is allocated to students and teachers.
Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Wednesday ruled that the Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized during an FBI search in January in a win for the Trump administration.
Salt Lake City's proposed camping ban draws fierce debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed Salt Lake City ordinance to tighten camping restrictions in Utah's capital city generated a range of emotions from residents in a hearing that lasted nearly three hours.
These new laws took effect in Utah on Wednesday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 6 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of the 541 laws approved by the Utah Legislature this year took effect Wednesday.
Lutnick testifies he can't recall why his family lunched on Epstein's island
Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told members of a congressional committee on Wednesday he couldn't recall why he and his family had lunch on Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Salt Lake City councilwoman suspended from several roles amid conduct investigation
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 6 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City councilwoman has been suspended from several duties, including conducting formal meetings, while her colleagues investigate claims of misconduct.
Iran says it is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal
Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf.
Utah gov and RFK Jr. meet to discuss how to 'Make America Healthy Again'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's top healthcare officials met with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday to congratulate the state for leading on policies to "Make America Healthy Again."
Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats
Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy that focuses in part on the "neutralization" of hemispheric threats and incapacitating cartel operations.
Box Elder County official faced death threats amid contentious data center debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Box Elder County Commissioner Lee Perry said he faced death threats as the data center debate in the county unfolded and defended his action allowing the project to proceed.
