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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

Matt Ott, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans' confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran has steadily pushed gasoline prices above $4 per gallon in the U.S.
Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and denied that a ​rift over French language requirements contributed to a breakdown in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action

Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber County inked an accord with the feds to get reimbursement for aiding with immigration enforcement action, similar to an agreement Utah County signed last May.
European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

Samya Kullab, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day. Russia's invasion, which began in 2022, pushed on.
Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers ​that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran tried to ​kill one of his sons, but gave no details about when the alleged plot took place, which son was targeted or how close it ‌came to being carried out.
US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now

US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now

David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 24 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran as part of what it billed as ​an "economic D-Day," but stopped short of actually imposing penalties.
Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act

Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.
The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat

David Shepardson and Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. tariffs on all ​cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump ‌said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed ⁠over the weekend.
US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday ​that target Iran's trade partners.
Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer ​of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital's iconic landmarks.
US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK

US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule late on Friday to tighten requirements for ​mail-in voting ahead of the November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.
What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect

What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect

Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday.
150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 150 American companies launched a new coalition Friday aimed at getting defense technology into the hands of troops faster.
Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply

Fauci's lawyers set up legal defense fund as US probes multiply

Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawyers for Anthony Fauci have launched a legal defense fund for the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, saying that the need to respond to a growing number of state and federal investigations.
US, Canadian trade teams meet again as tariffs deadline looms

US, Canadian trade teams meet again as tariffs deadline looms

Greg Savoy, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. met for the third straight day in Washington on Friday to try ​to finalize a trade deal before threatened new U.S. tariffs were due to take effect on Saturday.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones

John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination

Turning Point USA announces memorial at UVU on anniversary of Kirk's assassination

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organization in America, announced it will hold a memorial to commemorate its founder, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University on the first anniversary of his Sept. 10 assassination.