Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

The Biden administration is again extending the pause on federal student loan payments....
Arlette Saenz and Katie Lobosco, CNN

Biden extends student loan repayment freeze as program remains in court

The latest extension comes as the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program remains tied up in the courts.
4 years ago
Rioters at the US Capitol...
Curt Gresseth

Utah bill would limit police access to your cellphone data

A spokesman for a a libertarian think tank in Utah discusses why he supports a bill at the Legislature limiting law enforcement access to the cellphone of a person near a crime scene.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 10: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)  alongside members of the Congre...
Clare Foran and Annie Grayer, CNN

Nancy Pelosi announces she won’t run for leadership post

The announcement sets the stage for a major shakeup in House Democratic leadership and marks the end of an era in Washington.
4 years ago
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-UT, voted to advance the Respect for Marriae Act on Wednesday while Sen. Mike L...
Simone Seikaly

Sens. Lee and Romney on different sides of advancing Respect for Marriage Act

The 67-32 vote allows the legislation to advance. If it were to pass, the RFMA would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and add safeguards for same-sex and interracial marriage.
4 years ago
Republicans will win the House of Representatives, CNN projects...
Stephen Collinson, CNN

Republicans will win the House, CNN projects

Republicans will win the House of Representatives, CNN projects.
4 years ago
FILE: Former President Donald Trump, seen here on May 28, filed his paperwork on November 15 establ...
Gabby Orr and Fredreka Schouten, CNN

Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching another White House bid

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump announced that he will run again for President in 2024.
4 years ago
Day one of Utah's legislative session is here. For the next 45 days, Utah's capitol hill will be bu...
Simone Seikaly

Utah lawmakers say AG should fight legal challenge to abortion ban

State lawmakers signaled their willingness to fight a legal challenge to an abortion ban in Utah by asking the attorney general to write an amicus brief.
4 years ago
Florida Sen. Rick Scott hopes to challenge longtime GOP Sen. leader Mitch McConnel....
BRIAN SLODYSKO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

GOP Sen. Scott mounts long-shot bid to unseat McConnell

The challenge against McConnel by Sen. Rick Scott is rare and comes after Republicans failed to win back the majority.
4 years ago
utah capitol - amendments b and c are expected to pass according to preliminary results...
Elizabeth Weiler

Utah welcomes new house members in both parties

There are three new party members in both the Utah House and Senate, and a full female line-up in the Utah Democrat's leadership.
4 years ago
Former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the press on the grounds of his Mar-a-Lago resort on mi...
Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN

Trump is on the defense as he prepares for expected 2024 announcement

It's a concern Trump allies are confronting head on as they privately explore ways to make the monstrous pile of cash he has raised since leaving office available to him as a presidential candidate.
4 years ago
A member of the Utah Taxpayers Association weighs in on how Salt Lake County will spend an 85 milli...
Curt Gresseth

SLC voters OK $85 million parks and trails bond. Is it worth higher taxes?

The Utah Tax Payers Association offers insight into the parks and trails bond and breaks down what the money will fund.
4 years ago
UDOT I-15 Study Map WP...
Devin Oldroyd

UDOT is looking for public feedback on I-15 alternatives between Farmington and Salt Lake City

UDOT is inviting the public to share its input with its study team regarding transportation alternatives for I-15. UDOT is accepting feedback until Dec. 16.
4 years ago
Democrat Katie Hobbs (left) will win Arizona's governor's race, CNN projects, defeating Republican ...
Maeve Reston, CNN

Katie Hobbs will win Arizona governor’s race, CNN projects, defeating Trump favorite Kari Lake

Nearly a week after the election, Arizona Democrat Katie Hobbs will win the Arizona governor's race, CNN projects.
4 years ago
The Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Initiatives just received a $2 million co...
Devin Oldroyd

Magna Care Coalition receives $2 million grant to prevent youth violence

The Magna United Communities That Care Coalition will use the grant to enact a three-year plan to reduce youth violence in Magna.
4 years ago
Three Utah senators have added their names to the list of Utah lawmakers urging Florida Gov. Ron De...
Simone Seikaly

Three Utah senators encourage Gov. DeSantis to run for president

Sen. Dan McCay, Sen. Todd Weiler, and Sen. Mike McKell join dozens of other Utah lawmakers in encouraging DeSantis.
4 years ago
From "The Story of Change" told by citizens...
Amanda Dickson

Opinion: We are citizens, not consumers.

Because we act like consumers, we stand at a distance, judgmental and opinionated, but never about our own role.
4 years ago
Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects, clinching a cri...
Maeve Reston, CNN

Nevada’s Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection, CNN projects, allowing Democrats to keep the Senate

Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects, allowing Democrats to keep control of the US Senate.
4 years ago
Maeve Reston, CNN

Democrat Mark Kelly will win reelection to US Senate, CNN projects

CNN projects that Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly will defeat Republican challenger Blake Masters.
4 years ago
Former President Donald Trump has sued the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021. Tr...
Katelyn Polantz, Sara Murray and Gabby Orr, CNN

Trump sues January 6 committee seeking to block subpoena for his testimony and documents

The January 6 committee is being sued by former President Donald Trump to prevent subpoenaed documents from being turned over.
4 years ago
Sen. Gene Davis...
Simone Seikaly

Special election to replace Sen. Gene Davis after sexual harassment allegations

Utah Democrats are holding a special election to replace Sen. Gene Davis who is retiring early after allegations of sexual harassment from a former intern. 
4 years ago
The Obama Presidential Center under construction on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Chicago. Photo cred...
Amir Vera and Joe Sutton, CNN

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site, officials say

In Chicago, a noose was found at the site of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden. 4-thousand Utahns will receive student debt relief from the US Government. Oth...
Katie Lobosco, CNN

Federal court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan has been struck down by a judge in Texas, declaring it illegal.
4 years ago
lottery...
Curt Gresseth

Anti-gambling advocate: For banning lottery, Utah wins

Utah hits the biggest jackpot of all the states for banning a state lottery, says anti-gambling advocate.
4 years ago
The Utah Senate Minority Caucus announced its leadership team on Thursday....
Simone Seikaly

Utah Senate Minority Caucus announces 2022 leadership

The leadership described the Senate Minority Caucus as having a responsibility to give voice to underrepresented populations in Utah.
4 years ago