Associated Press
Justice Dept. considers restrictions on transgender gun ownership
The agency is “actively evaluating options to prevent the pattern of violence we have seen from individuals with specific mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders.”11 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah files emergency stay to Utah Supreme Court in redistricting case
Utah leaders filed an emergency petition to the Utah Supreme Court on Friday, urging the state's top court to issue a stay in the 3rd District Court's order to redraw the state's congressional maps.11 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Why Cox says trust in government is falling
Gov. Spencer Cox shared why he felt trust in the government has been falling.11 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Budget cuts force SLCC Community Writing Center to close just before 25th anniversary
The Salt Lake Community College Community Writing Center is expected to close next summer.11 months ago
Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers
It’s the first legislation of its kind in any state. Supporters hail it as a tool to stop medication abortions, which remain available despite being illegal in Texas.11 months ago
Jack Brook, Associated Press
Rudy Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car crash, his spokesperson says
Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a fractured vertebra and other injuries following a car crash in New Hampshire, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor said Sunday. Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind while traveling on a highway Saturday evening, according to a statement posted on X by Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security. […]11 months ago
Associated Press
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
As Congressional Republicans return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats — or around them — as a government shutdown looms.11 months ago
David A. Lieb and Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press
Missouri is next to answer Trump’s call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he is calling Missouri lawmakers into a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts as part of a growing national battle between Republicans and Democrats seeking an edge in next year’s congressional elections.11 months ago
Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Sanaa
CAIRO (AP) — The Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the most senior Houthi official killed in the Israeli-U.S. campaign against the Iranian-backed rebels. Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Thursday strike in Sanaa along with a number of ministers, the rebels said […]11 months ago
Paul Wiseman and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Court finds Trump’s tariffs an illegal use of emergency power, but leaves them in place for now
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found Trump overstepped his authority under an emergency powers law, a major legal blow that largely upheld a May decision by a specialized federal trade court in New York.11 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah legislative leaders agree to redraw congressional maps despite ‘arbitrary’ timeline
Days after a judge ordered a redrawing of Utah’s congressional maps, legislative leaders said Thursday they will obey — despite the “arbitrary” deadline given to them.11 months ago
Bryanna Willis
President Trump calls out Utah for recent district judge ruling
President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account, asking how Utah ended up with "so many radical left judges," after a judge tossed out Utah's current congressional map on Monday.11 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah House speaker defends public union bill as lawmakers look for path forward
House Speaker Mike Schultz warns against hastily repealing the law banning collective bargaining, citing benefits of over provisions.11 months ago
Heather Peterson
Utah leaders contemplate new congressional maps after judge’s ruling on redistricting
Utah leaders will now have to scramble to redraw and approve a new congressional map after a judge tossed out the current one on Monday.11 months ago
Associated Press
Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governor
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to an offer by Maryland's governor to join him in a tour of Baltimore by saying he might instead “send in the ‘troops.’”11 months ago
Travis Loller, Associated Press
US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case
Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, his defense attorneys told a court Saturday.11 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Why Rep. Burgess Owens opposes college athletes becoming school employees
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens on Thursday said he opposes student-athletes becoming employees of universities and that he's in favor of the federal government putting more guardrails around payments to college athletes amid a rapidly evolving name, image and likeness environment.11 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Draft legislation aims to make it easier for officials to raise Great Salt Lake berm
The bill would allow raising the berm to prevent dangerous salinity spikes in the lake's southern arm.11 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah lawmaker mulling legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee said she has verified two reports of noncitizens registering in Utah. One of them actually voted.11 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah conservatives focus on illegal immigration, note issues in finding comprehensive fix
A contingent of Utah conservative leaders gathered Monday to parse the complex immigration issue.11 months ago
Bill Barrow and Fernanda Figueroa, Associated Press
Texas Dems return to Capitol for Republicans’ US House map overhaul as California Democrats counter
Texas Democrats say they are ending a two-week walkout that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage.11 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Rallygoers call on Stuart Adams to resign over claims he influenced law to help relative
Rallygoers demand Stuart Adams resign over claims he influenced a law benefiting family.11 months ago
MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
Putin says he and Trump reached an ‘understanding’ on Ukraine
Putin's comments came after he and Trump wrapped up their meeting in Alaska after about 2 1/2 hours.11 months ago
