Matt Brown and Gary Fields, Associated Press
After Voting Rights Act case arguments, concerns over diminished minority representation rise
After U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. lawyers weighed in as justices consider the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.9 months ago
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Trump and Zelenskyy hold talks, with US leader showing hesitance to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks at the White House on Friday, with the U.S. leader signaling he's not ready to agree to sell Kyiv a long-range missile system that the Ukrainians say they desperately need.9 months ago
Associated Press
New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools
Oklahoma Superintendent Lindel Fields said in a statement he has “no plans to distribute Bibles or a Biblical character education curriculum in classrooms.”9 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Audit: More stringent selection policies could lead to less ‘sensitive materials’ in school libraries
The audit found 95% of 22 reviewed books had sexual content, per Utah code.9 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
Utah federal workers feeling impacts of government shutdown
Federal workers in Utah said they're worried about how they will feed their families and pay bills if the government shutdown continues.9 months ago
Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over immigration raids
The move would allow the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants. A local state of emergency can also funnel state money for legal aid and other services.9 months ago
Associated Press
New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won’t sign new Pentagon rules
News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon. Those outlets say the policy threatens to punish them for routine […]9 months ago
Fay Abulgasim and Sarah el Deeb, Associated Press
Egyptian president says Trump’s Mideast proposal is ‘last chance’ for peace in the region
Abdel Fattah El-Sissi also reiterated his call for a two-state solution, saying the Palestinians have the right to an independent state alongside Israel.9 months ago
Associated Press
Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress.9 months ago
Seung Min Kim and Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
A spokesperson for the budget office said the reductions are “substantial” but hasn't offered more immediate details. Federal health workers were also being fired Friday.10 months ago
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week
The IRS initially planned to stay open using funds from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. But now only about half of the IRS' 75,000 employees will remain working.10 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah transgender sports lawsuit dropped as US Supreme Court to hear similar cases
The dismissal follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear similar cases nationwide.10 months ago
Associated Press
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.10 months ago
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map
But in a state overwhelmingly dominated by Republicans, it remains a long-shot that Democrats could gain a seat in the next election.10 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Utah Legislature passes new congressional map in special session
On Monday, the Utah Legislative Redistricting Committee reduced the number of maps on the table to one, recommending Map C as the state’s new congressional map.10 months ago
Associated Press
Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested since an immigration crackdown started last month in the Chicago area.10 months ago
Associated Press
Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families
A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say.10 months ago
Associated Press
Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse
Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations talking place to end what has so far been a five-day shutdown.10 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Setting the example of civil dialogue in the wake of political violence
In a KSL NewsRadio special on civil dialogue, hosts Greg Skordas and Holly Richardson explore how society is affected by recent events in America.10 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Cox calls lawmakers into special session Monday to address redistricting, other issues
Utah lawmakers will meet in a special legislative session on Monday to consider new congressional maps and address several other issues, Gov. Spencer Cox proclaimed Friday.10 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Gov. Cox calls state Legislature into special session over redistricting, other matters
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Friday morning that the Utah Legislature had been called into a special session to "address several matters of state business."10 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah lawmakers struggle with drawing new congressional district maps
In less than a week, Utah lawmakers will need to come together with a new congressional district map but state lawmakers are still working to find some common ground.10 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah tax officials deny tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities
In a departure from prior years, the Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes put forward by more than 30 cities, school districts and other taxing entities across the state.10 months ago
