Politics + Government
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Why was this Utah lawmaker on ‘Dr. Phil’?
State Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, spoke with Dr. Phil to defend the importance of prioritizing victims in the criminal justice process.20 hours ago
GARNA MEJIA, KSL TV
How Utah’s Department of Corrections expects to enforce Gov. Cox’s deportation plans
The executive director said they'll "work cooperatively with the new administration to improve things," and streamline existing efforts.3 days ago
HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer, Associated Press
TikTok’s future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible US ban
The future of TikTok is unknown after an appeals court rejected to overturn a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.4 days ago
Simone Seikaly
AARP Utah calls governor’s wish to eliminate state’s Social Security tax “a huge deal”
Utah would lose some money by eliminating the state tax on Social Security, but an AARP advocate says the state will gain even more.4 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko
‘Unity and virtue’: Mitt Romney bids farewell to the Senate after 6 years
Sen. Mitt Romney delivered a farewell address on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Romney will end his first term as a U.S. Senator.6 days ago
BILL BARROW Associated Press
Some Democrats frustrated over Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter
The White House on Monday struggled to defend the pardon, claiming the prosecution was politically motivated.8 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Utah Legislature welcomes first Vietnamese American representative
The Utah Legislature is about to have its first Vietnamese American representative, Hoang Nguyen. Nguyen is originally from Vietnam.8 days ago
Associated Press
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.9 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Undocumented immigrants have a substantial economic footprint in the US and Utah
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy showed that undocumented immigrants working in the US have a big impact on the economy.13 days ago
JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Trump team says Cabinet picks were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
The threats follow a political campaign marked by two assassination attempts against President-elect Trump.13 days ago
ROD MCGUIRK, Associated Press
Australia’s House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media
The bill would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media. It's now left to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.14 days ago
JILL COLVIN and ROB GILLIES, Associated Press
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Trump said he would impose a 25% tax on all products from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China.15 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Idaho county publishing all of their 2024 ballots
A county in Idaho is making all ballots public. The clerk says it's an effort to be more transparent about the elections process.15 days ago
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
A federal judge was asked to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.15 days ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV
Local input needed as Ogden Valley on path to become Utah’s newest city
People in the Ogden Valley have a little over a year to draw districts and elect a mayor and city council before the area becomes a new city.17 days ago
Diana Jones
Matt Gaetz names John Curtis among senators opposing nomination, sources say
Matt Gaetz is out as the US Attorney General nominee. He has reportedly named at least four Republican senators who were opposed to him.18 days ago
Jessica Lowell
Caucus system is ‘unconstitutional,’ says Sen. Thatcher
After 20 years of defending and being elected through the caucus system, a Utah senator is starting to lose faith in it.18 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah County Clerk defends decision to disclose voting method used by several lawmakers
The Utah County Clerk is defending how he decided to look at the voting method several lawmakers used to vote.18 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah ballot bill addressing postmark deadlines fails to advance
The ballot bill would have prevented counting mail-in ballots that arrive after polls close on Election Day.19 days ago
ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
On Thursday, Matt Gaetz announced that he has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general.19 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Proposed bill would prevent people from tracking the method voters use to vote
A proposed Utah bill would prevent people from looking into what method someone used to cast their ballot when putting in their vote.19 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Audit recommends improvements to Utah’s emergency medical transportation system
The audit recommends improvements for Utah's emergency medical transportation system after complaints about quality of care.20 days ago
LISA MASCARO, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press
Republicans on House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
The ethics panel, which is evenly split between the two parties, voted at a lengthy closed-door meeting, and no Republican joined Democrats who wanted to release the report.20 days ago
