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 […]12 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.12 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.12 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.12 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.12 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.12 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.’”12 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.12 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.12 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.12 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah officials consider selling underutilized government land to combat housing crisis
The plots of land that could become housing are mostly dirt lots or half-paved lots currently owned by UDOT along the Wasatch Front.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Stuart Adams won’t resign over claims he influenced new law to help granddaughter
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams denies wrongdoing after claims he influenced his granddaughter's plea deal.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi and Simone Seikaly
Utah governor declares August Immunization Awareness Month
Utah health officials welcomed the proclamation from Gov. Cox, citing pushback against vaccinations.1 year ago
Associated Press
The nation’s capital waits for Trump’s next move as a federal takeover threat looms
Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel.1 year ago
Associated Press
How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional maps sought by President Donald Trump and put in motion a broadening fight across the U.S. over redistricting.1 year ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Utah lawmakers stop short of supporting bill to ban gerrymandering on national level
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, said he did not support Republican plans in Texas to redraw congressional boundaries, but he stopped short of backing legislation to ban those efforts.1 year ago
Associated Press
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
The move means transgender service members can either take a lump-sum separation payment or be removed from the service.1 year ago
Verl Johansen, Amie Schaeffer
Utah lawmakers stand with Texas Democrats against GOP redistricting effort
Utah Democrats are standing with their Texas collegues as they fight Republicans work on redistricting the state to gain GOP seats.1 year ago
