Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Salt Lake County clerk to help register new citizens to vote after change in federal policy
Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman's office will help with voter registration efforts after naturalization ceremonies held at the Salt Lake City U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.11 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah Foundation gives people a chance to try redrawing Utah’s congressional maps
The Utah Legislature released five proposed congressional maps for public review this week. In response, the Utah Foundation has added a tool to its website that lets ordinary people try their hand at redrawing those maps.11 months ago
RIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
Ex-FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statement, obstruction, AP source says
The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution in connection with one of Trump’s chief grievances: the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.11 months ago
The Associated Press
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
President Trump issued an executive order on Thursday that says a proposed agreement on bringing TikTok under U.S. ownership meets key security concerns.11 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV
Democrats propose new Utah congressional map during contentious hearing
A legislative redistricting meeting devolved into partisan bickering Wednesday, as Republicans and Democrats sought to paint experts retained by the other side as biased.11 months ago
Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
In a memo released Wednesday night, the Office of Management and Budget said agencies should consider a reduction in force for federal programs whose funding would lapse next week, is not otherwise funded and is “not consistent with the President’s priorities.”11 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Here’s how electronic signature gathering could change how candidates qualify in Utah
The way in which political candidates and citizens' initiatives qualify for ballot access could look different in Utah in the coming years as the state moves ahead with electronic signature gathering.11 months ago
Heather Peterson
Communications experts weigh in on censorship issues and FCC threatening licenses
Communication experts from BYU and the University of Utah discuss the function of the FCC in relation to the recent changes in ABC's nightly lineup.11 months ago
The Associated Press
What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission
Carr is a longtime FCC commissioner named as chairman by President Donald Trump in November.11 months ago
Associated Press
Senate confirms 48 of Trump’s nominees at once after changing the chamber’s rules
The new rules allow Senate Republicans to move multiple nominees with a simple majority vote — a process that would have previously been blocked with just one objection.11 months ago
Josh Boak and Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse
The Republican president has repeatedly extended the deadline on TikTok’s fate and was noncommittal on an agreement when asked by reporters on Sunday evening.11 months ago
Associated Press
Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn
From the moment conservative activist and icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans began fighting over which side was to blame.11 months ago
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation when he appears before Congress this coming week.11 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah Supreme Court will review Legislature’s request to pause redistricting ruling
The Utah Supreme Court has agreed to hear an emergency request from the Utah Legislature after a lower court tossed congressional maps lawmakers enacted in 2021.11 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor KSL TV
Provo officials say developer’s fence removal did not worsen impact of mudslide
Provo officials don't blame a developer for the mudslide's impacts, but that developer will pay to extend a debris channel and build a new basin to collect debris.11 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, congressional correspondent, Deseret News
Utah congressional delegation in ‘watch and wait’ mode as maps are redrawn
Half of the Utah delegation didn’t comment on the matter while the others indicated it was too early to weigh in11 months ago
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.12 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.12 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. […]12 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.12 months ago
