PAN PYLAS Associated Press
UK judge to rule on US extradition for WikiLeaks’ Assange
LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out Monday whether he can be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. to face espionage charges over the publication of secret American military documents. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser is due to deliver her decision at London’s Old Bailey courthouse at 10 a.m. Monday. If she […]6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah lawmaker wants to create text, email notifications for tracking ballots
Logan Rep. Dan Johnson believes tracking ballots will ease lingering voter concerns about mail-in voting and election security.6 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
Lawmakers dismissed Mr. Trump's objections to the $740 billion bill in an extraordinary New Year's Day session.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Sen. Mike Lee honors Utah’s retiring governor during Senate floor speech
Sen. Mike Lee honored the governor's 11-year tenure Thursday during a Senate floor speech, amid tension regarding coronavirus relief.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
More contagious coronavirus variant may be in the US, but it’s not more deadly
A coronavirus variant that showed up in Colorado and California may be more contagious, but it's not more deadly. Here's what you need to know.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah’s Burgess Owens among those who will fight Electoral College certification
Burgess Owens is among a group of GOP lawmakers who plan to object to the congressional certification of the Electoral College vote next week.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won’t vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has all but shut the door on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah’s tourism industry declined rapidly in 2020, taking a hit
Utah's tourism industry generated over $1 billion in tax revenue last year. Although the final receipts have not come in yet, it's highly unlikely 2020 will match that number.6 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK
Missouri senator to contest Biden’s Electoral College win
A Republican senator says he'll object when Congress meets next week to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the election6 years ago
John Wojcik
Romney against $2,000 checks: “Someone’s got to pay for that”
A growing number of Republican senators support $2,000 stimulus checks, although Utah Senator Mitt Romney is not among them. He says the government would have to borrow another $464 billion to increase the stimulus checks to $2,000.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Senate GOP blocks Democratic push for Trump’s $2K checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
More money for businesses in new COVID-19 relief bill
The US Congress has set aside an additional $284.45 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. That means Utah businesses could apply for a second loan.6 years ago
Kate Sullivan and Arlette Saenz, CNN
Kamala Harris to receive Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is expected to receive the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday, according to the Biden transition team.6 years ago
Colby Walker
FAA outlines new rules for drones and their operators
Federal officials are outlining new rules that will let operators fly small drones over people and at night.6 years ago
PAN PYLAS Associated Press
EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons’ right to live and work in EU
So far, the realities of Brexit have not been felt by the large majority of the British people because the country has abided by the rules of the European Union since it left the bloc earlier this year.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Gary Herbert gives his final speech as Utah governor
Gov. Gary Herbert addressed the state of Utah for the last time as governor recapping his career and thanking the people of the state6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Simone Seikaly
Utah Congressional Votes: COVID-19 stimulus and defense spending
Utah Congressmen have voted on additional COVID-19 stimulus funding and the President's veto of defense spending.6 years ago
ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press
Biden warns of Trump officials’ ‘roadblocks’ to transition
Biden says his team has faced "obstruction" from the "political leadership" at the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget6 years ago
Lauren Fox, CNN
Congress: A crisis averted and House votes Monday on overriding Trump’s NDAA veto
The President signed the massive spending and stimulus package Sunday night, bringing Washington back from brink of what may have been a weeks-long government shutdown and potentially months of more pain for millions of Americans.6 years ago
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press
Lawmakers eyeing changes to ballot options in next US elections
Lawmakers in some states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden are pushing for new restrictions on absentee voting.6 years ago
PAN PYLAS Associated Press
Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to ‘kindness of strangers’
One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
25% of Navajo CARES assistance applicants at risk of being excluded due to missing records
Roughly 25% of applicants to the Navajo CARES Hardship Assistance Program are at risk of being excluded from financial assistance.6 years ago
Clare Foran and Nikki Carvajal, CNN
Pres. Trump vetoes massive defense bill despite overwhelming GOP support
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the massive funding bill with a veto-proof majority of 84 to 13, a major rebuke to the President.6 years ago
