Kevin Freking, Associated Press
House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants this week to ease the divisions in his Republican ranks and make progress on key legislative priorities before this fall's elections.20 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Here’s who is moving forward after the Utah County Republican primary
Utah County is poised to see change this November after the incumbent clerk appears to have lost the primary race and two commissioner seats are open for newcomers.22 days ago
Matt O'Brien, AP Technology Writer
OpenAI limits its latest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.23 days ago
Jim Mustian, Associated Press
DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to enter New Mexico.24 days ago
The Associated Press
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.25 days ago
Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Josh Boak and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
President Donald Trump abruptly canceling plans on Wednesday to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.25 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
GOP incumbents Moore, Maloy fend off challengers; McAdams wins Democratic primary
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is on track to secure the Democratic nomination in Utah's 1st Congressional District while both Republican incumbent representatives beat back primary challengers, the Associated Press projects.25 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Stuart Adams, Trevor Lee, Dan McCay lose reelection bids in Utah Legislature
Multiple prominent Republicans in the Utah Legislature have lost their bids for reelection, including one of the most powerful politicians in the state.25 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Box Elder County commissioners who voted for data center project trailing in primary voting
The two Box Elder County commissioners on the ballot this cycle who voted for the controversial data center project in the county are trailing their primary challengers, according to unofficial and incomplete returns.26 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Does the Vesper Amphitheater follow Provo’s hillsides and canyons preservation guidelines?
Environmental groups opposing the proposed Vesper Amphitheater project claim it violates the city's "Hillsides and Canyons Plan," but project owners say the proposal actually helps fulfill the plan's goals.26 days ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Trump targets Utah mail-in voting — state officials say he has it backward
President Donald Trump accused Utah of moving toward a universal vote-by-mail election system in a post on Thursday, suggesting the Republican Party should stop it by passing Utah Sen. Mike Lee's SAVE America Act.26 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Kids are talking to AI more than ever. John Curtis wants rules to ensure their safety
Sen. John Curtis introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to establish a federal framework regulating online chatbots, particularly as it relates to usage by teenagers and young children.26 days ago
Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
The Senate approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the conflict that the administration launched on its own.26 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Here’s what to watch for on primary Election Day in Utah
Tuesday evening marks the end of primary election season in Utah.26 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Primary watch: Utah voter turnout under 20%, candidate accused of breaking rules
Ahead of Tuesday's primary election, just under 1 in 5 Utah voters have cast their ballots so far.27 days ago
Ali Swenson and Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.27 days ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Will Republicans decide Utah’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary?
Republicans in Utah's 1st Congressional District are seeing a chance to influence the Democratic primary. There's been a 415% increase in the number of Republicans and unaffiliated voters seeking Democratic ballots.28 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
AI deepfake media can sway public opinion as effectively as real media, UVU study finds
A study from Utah Valley University's Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy released Thursday found that deepfake media can sway public opinion just as effectively as real media, impacting elections at every scale.29 days ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Utah leaders respond to new ICE facility developments in Salt Lake
Utah leaders are responding to news that a planned immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City appears to be off the table.30 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Trump endorses Republican incumbents ahead of Utah’s congressional primaries
President Donald Trump endorsed all three incumbent Republicans running for Congress in Utah ahead of next week's primary election.1 month ago
Associated Press
Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
A Missouri judge this week struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment that voters approved in 2024.1 month ago
The Associated Press
California billionaire tax proposal is slated to qualify for the November ballot
A proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires in California to counter federal cuts to healthcare for low-income people has sufficient public support to qualify for the November ballot, the state’s top elections official said.1 month ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
West Valley City removes Cesar Chavez Drive signs; Ogden leaders still mulling issue
WEST VALLEY CITY — Commemorative street signs in West Valley City honoring Cesar Chavez have been taken down, as in Ogden and Salt Lake City. The signs that had the commemorative name “were removed so all the signs show the official street name, 2320 South,” Sam Johnson, spokesman for West Valley City, said Wednesday. The […]1 month ago
