Jocelyn Gecker and Collin Binkley, Associated press
Pentagon says it’s cutting ties with ‘woke’ Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.6 months ago
Rebecca Santana and Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
The Trump administration’s immigration operation in Minnesota is now being unified under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.6 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” as they threaten a shutdown if their demands are not met.6 months ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end a partial government shutdown.6 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Election officials in Utah are leaving their jobs at a record pace. Here’s why
About half of chief election officials have left their positions since the 2020 election, mostly citing personal reasons and leaving before their term is over.6 months ago
Matthew Lee, Assocated Press
Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion
The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.7 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Thousands rally in downtown Salt Lake City for ‘ICE OUT’ protest, march to USCIS building
Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Salt Lake City Friday afternoon for an “ICE OUT” demonstration that organizers said was part of a nationwide blackout calling attention to immigration enforcement and its impact on families and communities.7 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Disability funding could be cut during 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session is deliberating between ways to balance the state's budget, with disability services potentially on the chopping block.7 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor KSL TV
‘Families are squeezed:’ Utah lawmakers urged to focus on high cost of living
At a rally Thursday on the steps of the Capitol, faith and community leaders said too many families are getting left behind as the cost of living keeps rising.7 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as they continued to negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.7 months ago
Bill Barrow and Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump’s administration and unify the state after a series of challenges.7 months ago
Meg Kinnard and Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Republicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections.7 months ago
Associated Press
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.7 months ago
Dan Rascon
Hundreds of Utah students walk out of class to protest ICE actions
High school students across the Salt Lake Valley walked out of class on Tuesday, raising their voices in protest against the actions of ICE.7 months ago
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment
A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go.7 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Republican, Democrat pitch plan for new fund to help solve violent crime in Utah
A bipartisan proposal to help police solve violent crimes was unveiled Tuesday at the Utah Legislature.7 months ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmaker aims to spend more state liquor tax money on school lunches
A Utah lawmaker wants to use more of the state's liquor tax money to give kids free lunch at school.7 months ago
Konstantin Toropin and Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press
Trump administration’s defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China.7 months ago
Becky Bruce and Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Utah lawmaker aims to change law requiring drivers to signal when entering or exiting roundabouts
A Utah lawmaker is hoping to keep you from breaking the law the next time you exit a roundabout.7 months ago
Stephen Groves and Matt Brown, Associated Press
Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probe
A House committee has advanced resolutions to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Clintons have said they had nothing to do with Epstein for decades and are seeking a resolution to the dispute.7 months ago
Matthew Lee and David Klepper, Associated Press
Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland
President Donald Trump's next steps in his Gaza ceasefire plan and his attempt to expand the mandate of the Board of Peace to other global crises appear to be at risk.7 months ago
Mary Culbertson and Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio
Teacher-turned-lawmaker aims to ‘get politics out of education’ with nonpartisan push for Utah Board of Education
Utah's 2021 Teacher of the Year has proposed a reversal of partisanship for the Utah Board of Education in his new role as a lawmaker.7 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Utah’s housing, economy and more: What Gov. Spencer Cox said is a priority this legislative session
As Utah's 2026 legislative session began, Gov. Spencer Cox discussed how the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Act will impact the state, among other things.7 months ago
