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Elections, Politics, & Government

FILE -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Macomb Community Co...
Colby Walker

Impeachment Trial: Arguments for and against

The second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump will begin on Tuesday as he faces a single charge for “incitement of insurrection.” 
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Colby Walker and Lindsay Aerts

Impeachment trial: The case against convicting President Trump

The second impeachment trial against President Trump is set to start on Tuesday, but before the debate about whether to convict the former president can begin, the Senate will argue whether the proceedings should be dismissed entirely.
6 years ago
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Lindsay Aerts

Paris Hilton lends star power to Utah bill aimed at curbing abuse in teen treatment centers

Paris Hilton says she's meeting with Utah lawmakers today to talk about her time in a Utah residential treatment facility and advocate for change.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Bill to end concealed carry permit requirement heads to desk of governor

A bill that would do away with the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Utah is headed to the desk of Governor Spencer Cox.
6 years ago
Utah Republican primaries and party affiliation...
Saige Miller

Bill before Utah House would limit when people can change party affiliation

A bill introduced by Rep. Jordan Teuscher would halt people from being able to change their party affiliation in Utah right before the primary election. 
6 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo rioters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capi...
LISA MASCARO and HOPE YEN Associated Press

Trump impeachment trial to open with sense of urgency, speed

Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency.
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Impeachment trial: The case for convicting President Trump

The second Senate impeachment trial against President Trump is set to start this week, and some political analysts believe it will be short, not even lasting a week. 
6 years ago
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MATTHEW LEE

US moves to rejoin UN rights council, reversing Trump anew

The Biden administration is set to announce this week that it will reengage with the much-maligned U.N. Human Rights Council that former President Donald Trump withdrew from almost three years ago.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Sunday, June 7, 2020, file photo, a hundred faithful sit while minding social distan...
DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press

California revises indoor church guidelines after ruling

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Saturday issued revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban.
6 years ago
Investigators struggle to build murder case in death of US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick...
Evan Perez, David Shortell and Whitney Wild CNN

Investigators struggle to build murder case in death of US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick

Investigators are struggling to build a federal murder case regarding fallen US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, vexed by a lack of evidence
6 years ago
Wednesday afternoon, a bill banning transgender-related surgery passed its first hurdle on capitol ...
Cami Mondeaux

Despite some progress, Utah still lags when it comes to women in politics

Despite progress, new research from the Utah Women and Leadership Project found the state ranks below average for female representation in politics. 
6 years ago
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Lindsay Aerts

Utah Democrats: Board of Education’s Natalie Cline should be held accountable

Democrats on Utah's Capitol Hill are not okay with some recent controversial posts made by Board of Education member Natalie Cline.
6 years ago
The Utah Highway Patrol car, the uhp is cracking down on distracted driving...
John Wojcik

Expect additional DUI shifts on Super Bowl Sunday

Utah officers, deputies and troopers will be working overtime DUI shifts on Super Bowl Sunday to detect and stop impaired driving.
6 years ago
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JOSH BOAK Associated Press

Biden meets with House Democrats in push for $1.9T plan

President Joe Biden is meeting with the House Democratic committee chairs who aim to put his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package plan.
6 years ago
FILE -- Ross McGarvey, left, and David McWilliams practice their target shooting at the gun range a...
John Wojcik

Utah Senate supports bill to drop concealed carry gun permits

The Utah Senate is poised to pass a bill that would drop concealed carry gun permits. An initial 23 to 6 vote went along party lines.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, file photo, farmers camping in the edges of the city partici...
SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press

India clamps down on free speech to fight farmer protests

Media coverage and social media chatter around the tens of thousands of protesting farmers at the edges of the Indian capital have prompted a furious reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
6 years ago
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Madeleine Porter

Sen. Mitt Romney proposes Family Security Act

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah,  has proposed a new plan, The Family Security Act, that would send monthly cash to families during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Lee Edgemont Elementary, Senators Lee and Grassley reintroduce an amendment to balance the budget...
Cami Mondeaux

Sen. Lee introduces bill that would limit some presidential powers, delegating them to Congress

Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill Thursday that would limit some presidential decisions, handing certain legislative powers back to Congress.
6 years ago
AUTISM AND SUICIDE prevention in schools suicides pandemic...
Mary Richards

Bill would require suicide prevention programs in elementary schools

A bill would expand suicide prevention resources in schools to children as young as kindergarten age in Utah -- instead of middle school and up.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Utah bill would make Dad pay half of pregnant Mom’s medical costs

A mom's medical costs for delivering her baby would be shared with the biological father, under a Highland, Utah Republican's legislation.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Bill that would facilitate name change of Squaw Peak passes Senate committee

A Utah Senate committee passed a bill that would make it easier to change place names that are associated with Native Americans, such as Squaw Peak.
6 years ago
South Jordan construction worker dies by electrocution, weekend construction...
Madeleine Porter

Salt Lake City Officials plan to revamp 300 West area

Salt Lake City Officials unveiled plans to revamp the area between 900 South and 2100 South on 300 West due to residents' concern of safety.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

House Speaker Brad Wilson backs a trio of police reform bills

Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson is throwing his support behind three police reform bills that are sponsored by democratic lawmakers.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards and Simone Seikaly

Bill would expand presence of digital billboards in Utah

The sponsor says SB61 makes digital billboard requirements more equitable for advertising companies in Utah.
6 years ago