Associated Press
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats, a panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday.9 months ago
Emma Pitts, Deseret News
Utahns align with national sentiment on releasing Epstein documents
A new poll shows how many voters are — and aren’t — engaged with the issue9 months ago
Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday in directing prosecutors to produce to defense lawyers all grand jury materials from the case.9 months ago
Kevin Freking and Chris Megerian, Associated Press
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.9 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
The federal government is back open, but flight cancellations linger in Utah
Travelers may breathe a sigh of relief as the government shutdown ends, but they still need to be aware of flight cancellations for the foreseeable future.9 months ago
Alanna Durkin Richer and Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The complaint filed in California targets the new congressional map pushed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a similar Republican-led effort in Texas.9 months ago
Mary Culbertson and Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
2 Utah Democrats announce U.S. House bids after new congressional map ruling
After a contentious ruling was made this week that selected a new congressional map for Utah, two Democrats have now announced their plans to run for the seat at the center of the controversy.9 months ago
KEVIN FREKING, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MATT BROWN Associated Press
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
Trump’s signature draws to a close the second government shutdown he’s overseen in the White House, one that magnified the partisan divisions in Washington as his administration took unprecedented unilateral actions to pressure Democrats into relenting on their demands.9 months ago
Joey Cappelletti, Matt Brown and Meg Kinnard, Associated PRess
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Grijalva was sworn into office Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.9 months ago
Michael R. Sisak and Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
The emails were made public Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The White House accuses Democrats of selectively leaking the emails.9 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
National Democrats bullish about flipping House seat in Utah with new maps
A new congressional map has national Democrats preparing to pour resources into Utah during the 2026 midterm cycle.9 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Utah judge selects new congressional map, tossing map drawn by lawmakers
A Utah judge has selected a new congressional map in the state of Utah.9 months ago
Josh Boak, Associated Press
Trump says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has ‘lost her way’ for criticizing his foreign policy focus
The dispute reflects a fundamental challenge within Trump’s coalition after last week’s off-cycle elections, in which voters in the New Jersey and Virginia governor races flocked to Democrats in large part over concerns about the cost of living.9 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.9 months ago
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News
Will there be a peace prize for Trump after all?
New ‘FIFA Peace Prize’ to be awarded in Washington, D.C., ahead of 2026 World Cup.9 months ago
Heather Peterson
Salt Lake County votes to extend daycare funding
Salt Lake County's Council has voted to extend funding for four subsidized daycares until the end of the school year.9 months ago
Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.9 months ago
Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.9 months ago
Associated Press
Trump administration demands states “undo” full SNAP payouts as states warn of “catastrophic impact”
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week.9 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
A group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring health care subsidies by December, a potential breakthrough as lawmakers seek to end the shutdown.9 months ago
John Seewer, Associated Press
US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
U.S. Airlines reportedly cancelled more than 2,500 flights this weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown, as of Saturday evening.9 months ago
Rio Yamat, Associated Press
What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations
Travelers may find their plans disrupted as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces traffic at airports across the U.S. Learn more about what impacted travelers can do.9 months ago
David A. Lieb, Michael Casey, Scott Bauer and Mike Catalini Associated Press
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.9 months ago
