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Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard' after tit-for-tat strikes
Parisa Hafezi, John Irish and Susan Heavey, Reuters | Posted June 11 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would hit Iran "very hard tonight."
Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat
Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the assassinations of Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.
Salt Lake City board vents after receiving developers' $51M tax incentives request
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 11 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders of Utah's capital city appeared less than thrilled when a developer who was recently punished over a demolished historic building submitted a request to receive incentives on another much larger project.
US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation
Bo Erickson and Enas Alashray, Reuters | Updated June 10 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The United States launched new strikes overnight in Iran, the military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured.
Handful of Utah protesters demonstrate after Trump inks $70B immigration bill
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 10 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
A smattering of demonstrators protested outside the Utah offices of the state's four U.S. House members after President Donald Trump inked an immigration bill into law.
Utah County clerk to host town hall meeting to encourage voters to track primary election ballots
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 10 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson is hosting a public town hall meeting on Thursday to address primary election concerns and encourage voters to track their primary election ballots.
Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing
Joey Cappelletti and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of term
Darlene Superville and Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.
Rep. Blake Moore to host national Republican meeting in Utah
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 10 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore will host the annual summer meeting for the National Republican Congressional Committee in the Beehive State this weekend, according to a release first seen by the Deseret News.
US shortens cyber fix window to three days as AI threats rise
Raphael Satter, Reuters | Posted June 10 - 1:39 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. cyber defense agency said government officials now have three days to deal with the most serious categories of digital vulnerabilities in their networks, a compressed timeline thanks to AI.
US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
Reuters | Updated June 10 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Social Security trust fund relied on by millions of American retirees will run out of money in late 2032 — earlier than previously forecast.
Hegseth travels to US base in Cuba as pressure on Havana mounts
Reuters | Updated June 10 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew into the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday, in the latest high-profile trip to the communist-ruled island by a senior American official.
Box Elder County poll finds that large majority, 71% of respondents, oppose data center plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 10 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Box Elder County poll finds that 71% of respondents oppose a controversial data center proposal and that 74% disapprove of the process followed to permit it.
US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
Jon Gambrell, Konstantin Toropin and Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Updated June 9 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.
'I just got lucky': Coin flip determines newest member of Salt Lake City Council
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 9 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
A former staff member for Gov. Spencer Cox and Salt Lake Tribune editor won a coin flip to become the newest Salt Lake City Council member.
Hilton projected to advance in race for California governor to face Becerra
Daniel Trotta, Reuters | Posted June 9 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Republican television commentator Steve Hilton was projected to advance to the Nov. 3 general election following June 2's open primary, media projected on Tuesday.
Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'
Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, alleging they failed to stop widespread social services fraud.
As he runs in new district, McAdams says Democrats need to 'solve hard problems'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 9 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams said Democrats need to focus on delivering solutions for Americans if they hope to retake the White House in 2028.
