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House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham, sending it to Trump
Patricia Zengerle, Reuters | Updated Sept. 16 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, sending the bill to President Donald Trump.
EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'
Julia Payne, Reuters | Updated Sept. 16 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in a significant policy shift.
Utah Senate confirms governor's latest Supreme Court nominees
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Senate voted to confirm Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to the state Supreme Court.
Police defend Flock cameras as Utah lawmakers mull more regulations
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah law enforcement officers urged state lawmakers to "let us have this tool" of automatic license plate reader cameras to continue conducting investigations and solving crimes.
Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, grilled over vaccine stance
Fatima Hussein and Ali Swenson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 16 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 16 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments.
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177B in grants across every state, analysis shows
Mike Catalini, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 16 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president began his second term. On Wednesday, a nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists released a tracking tool that shows the cuts have affected all states.
Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for the US lifting some sanctions, envoy says
Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 16 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. special envoy for Belarus said Wednesday that the country's authorities have agreed to release 25 prisoners in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions against two Belarusian companies.
Davis County officials OK sales tax hike, which will generate an extra $15.98M per year
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County commissioners approved a 0.2 percentage point sales tax hike, which will generate $15.98 million a year and boost the overall sales tax rate in most cities to 7.45%.
John Curtis breaks with Trump, calls for AI regulations
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 16 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis is calling on congressional leaders to schedule swift hearings with artificial intelligence executives to inform lawmakers on potential regulatory solutions.
English village votes to leave the UK over migrant housing plan
Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 16 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
A tiny English village has voted to leave the United Kingdom as a symbolic protest against government plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers on a nearby military base.
Treasury's Bessent says bond yields reflect 'global issues'
David Lawder, Reuters | Updated Sept. 15 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday blamed rising bond yields on "global issues." He also confirmed he will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend.
Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after 3-month health-related absence
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Updated Sept. 15 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday, casting his first vote since June when he was hospitalized for a fall at his home in Washington, D.C.
Here's what Utah's latest election audit found
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 15 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
A legislative audit found that state and local officials have taken steps to improve election administration, but several repeated "minor" errors should be addressed.
An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award
Sam Metz, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 15 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll in the war in Gaza has sparked fierce backlash at home after being awarded the special jury prize last week at the Venice Film Festival.
Iran war cost hits $38B, forecast to rise $3B a month, CBO says
Jacob Bogage, Reuters | Posted Sept. 15 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
The 6-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday.
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, sources say
Steven Sloan, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 15 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue.
Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Updated Sept. 15 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate failed to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation on Tuesday in a blow for digital asset companies and Republicans who had championed the bill for months.
