LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump's nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah on pace for record voter turnout, state elections leaders predict
With eight days to go, 462,128 ballots have been processed in Utah in 2020, or already about half of the total voter turnout four years ago.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Report: Schools taking safety measures are not spreading Covid-19
A new report suggests schools are much safer right now than previously thought and that those schools taking preventative measures aren't spreading Covid-19.6 years ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
US hits highest 7-day average of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began
The latest surge of Covid-19 infections has pushed the seven-day average of new daily cases to heights not seen since the pandemic began.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
How Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination process is unique…and isn’t
Senators are set to vote Monday on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court.6 years ago
NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ANGELIKI KASTANIS Associated Press
Early vote total exceeds 2016; GOP chips at Dems’ advantage
The number of people voting early in the presidential election surpasses those who voted early during all of 2016. And while Democrats have dominated early voting, Republicans are narrowing the gap.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon
The Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward and expected final confirmation on Monday.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett won crucial backing Saturday when one of the last Republican holdouts against filling the seat during an election season announced support for President Donald Trump's pick ahead of a confirmation vote expected Monday.6 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Vice President Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, giving crucial support for Pres. Trump's Supreme Court nominee before a final vote expected Monday.6 years ago
JILL COLVIN, WILL WEISSERT and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
President Trump votes in Fla. before rallies; Biden focusing on Pa.
President Donald Trump said he voted Saturday "for a guy named Trump" and called it an "honor" to cast his own ballot in his adopted home state of Florida before he jetted off to campaign in three battleground states6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How much voter fraud exists in US elections?
As investigations into voter fraud have found scant evidence of it, effort to suppress the vote are many and come down from the current US president.6 years ago
Ted Barrett, Manu Raju and Ali Zaslav, CNN
McConnell moves to shut down debate on Barrett nomination, setting up final vote just days before election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moved to cut off debate and set up a final confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett days before the election.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
What is ‘dark money’ in politics?
When undisclosed money independent of any particular campaign is used to influence the outcome of an election it is called "dark money."6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Officials urge Utahns to continue seeking job opportunities amid pandemic
Although jobless claims in Utah are still coming in at high numbers, officials at the Department of Workforce Services say they're optimistic.6 years ago
Gregory Krieg, Eric Bradner and Dan Merica, CNN
5 things to watch for in the final Trump-Biden presidential debate
The topics slated for the final presidential debate include COVID-19, American families, race in America, climate change, national security and leadership.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Why is Election Day on a Tuesday in November?
Election Day was established by Congress back in 1845; it's always the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. But why?6 years ago
Alex Rogers, CNN
WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett over Democratic boycott
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on Thursday to advance the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, despite a boycott by Democratic senators.6 years ago
Manu Raju and Ted Barrett, CNN
Democrats planning to boycott Senate Judiciary vote to advance Barrett nomination
Democrats say they plan to fill the seats Thursday with pictures of people impacted by the Affordable Care Act, part of the Democratic strategy for tying Barrett's nomination to a threat posed to President Barack Obama's signature health care law6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Attack ads: a presidential history on TV
Starting with Eisenhower, political attack ads have been a part of televised campaigning -- because when used correctly, they work.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Senator Romney says he did not vote for President Trump
Senator Romney says he did not vote for Donald Trump for president in a conversation with a Senior Congressional Correspondent for CNN.6 years ago
Becky Bruce and Lindsay Aerts
Got multiple ballots? County clerks say your vote doesn’t count twice
A mistake from the Tooele County Clerk's office resulted in a man receiving multiple ballots, but the clerk says safeguards prevent you from voting twice.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
COVID-19 has huge impact on Salt Lake County’s proposed 2021 budget
Overall, the 2021 Salt Lake County budget has $26.5 million less than what was forecast for 2020, largely due to COVID-19.6 years ago
