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Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 2 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
A state audit raised "significant" issues with Utah's oversight of a federal nursing home program, which it says led to over half the funds being used for hospital improvements, not care.
Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Updated April 2 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project was approved by Washington planning authorities on Thursday, two days after a judge ruled work cannot proceed without Congress's approval.
Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters | Posted April 2 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Army chief of staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 2 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Two Democrats have officially qualified for the June primary ballot for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District after meeting the threshold for signature gathering.
Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters | Updated April 2 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Federal funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remained in limbo on Thursday.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
Nandita Bose, Andrew Goudsward and Jana Winter, Reuters | Updated April 2 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Beloved community advocate asks Utah leaders to consider what Jesus would do
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 2 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
As seven community leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss "What would Jesus do?" and how they might further the legacy of Pamela Atkinson, she was present in the conversation and absent from the room.
In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved
Trevor Hunnicutt, Gram Slattery and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated April 1 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night the military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, but he declined to offer a timeline for winding down the conflict.
Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Several dozen survivors of sexual assault and advocates celebrated new Utah laws they say will make a difference, including a ban on asking survivors to take a polygraph examination.
Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship
Andrew Chung, John Kruzel, Blake Brittain and Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Updated April 1 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
With President Donald Trump present, Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Salt Lake City unsure what DHS pause means for proposed ICE 'mega center'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is unsure if the DHS decision to pause the purchase of new warehouses has any effect on a proposed ICE "mega center" in the city.
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Rebecca Santana and Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, soon banned in Utah
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Kratom use has been on the rise here in Utah, but in a little over a month, it will be banned from Utah retailers. How will this break in supply impact Utah users?
Blake Moore leads effort to protect religious groups
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing for increased protections for religious groups to maintain their tax-exempt status even if the organization does not comply with public policy.
Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push
Nandita Bose, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at tightening mail-in voting rules nationwide, including directing his administration to create a list of eligible voters.
US judge halts Trump's $400M White House ballroom project, for now
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A judge blocked Donald Trump on Tuesday from proceeding with construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing.
A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say
Jaidaa Taha, Menna Alaa El-Din, Ahmed Rasheed and Simon Lewis, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 3:59 p.m. | Save Story
An American woman journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, and authorities are searching the city for her, two police officials said.
