"This unprecedented step, led by the Department of State, recognizes the reality that Iran is not only a State Sponsor of Terrorism, but that the IRGC actively participates in, finances, and promotes terrorism as a tool of statecraft," Trump said in a statement that described the IRGC as "the Iranian government's primary means of directing and implementing its global terrorist campaign."
WASHINGTON (AP) — An attorney representing President Donald Trump says a congressional request for Trump’s tax returns “would set a dangerous precedent” if granted and that the IRS cannot legally divulge the information. Democratic Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has asked the IRS to provide six years […]
The costs for the new state prison are expected to be much higher than previously thought, but state officials say a strong economy could be behind it.
Former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake says a man with a rifle scope went looking for him at church. He’s outlining the many threats he says he received before leaving office. Flake told The Guardian that a man entered three church buildings in Arizona belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints looking for […]
Utah’s senators are asking the Pentagon to leave Hill Air Force Base funding alone. They don’t want millions in construction money diverted to the border wall. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney say they are very concerned about shifting funds away from military projects at Hill Air Force Base as a result of the national […]
"Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I've heard what these women are saying," Former VP Joe Biden wrote on Twitter. "Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That's my responsibility and I will meet it."
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee has approved subpoenas for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report on his Russia investigation. The committee voted 24-17 to give Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., permission to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the final report, exhibits and any underlying evidence or materials prepared for Mueller’s investigation. […]
Utah's only Democrat in Congress is crossing party lines to vote on an anti-abortion bill. Rep. Ben McAdams (D-UT) is one of only 2 Democrats so far to try and help force a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act joining Daniel Lipinski of Illinois as House Republicans try to utilize a seldom-used procedure to force the US House to vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
House Republicans are utilizing a seldom-used procedure that forces a vote on a measure once 218 lawmakers, a majority, sign a petition. Aides say all 197 Republicans are expected to sign in support of a bill that would protect infants that survive an attempted abortion. Republicans seem likely to fall well short of the 21 Democrats needed to succeed. By Tuesday evening, the petition had more than 190 signatures, including two Democrats including Ben McAdams of Utah.
"Not any longer."
And with that, a triumphant Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to close the book Tuesday on a divisive Republican debate, convincing President Donald Trump to shelve plans to replace the Affordable Care Act until after the 2020 election.
Hugs and loud applause in the state capitol today as Governor Gary Herbert signs new hate crimes law, which will give attorneys better tools to prosecute these kinds of crimes.
Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a bill, championed by KSL Newsradio's Dave & Dujanovic, restoring pensions for police and firefighters that had been drastically cut in previous state budget years.
Life is imitating art for Ukranian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky. With just over 60% of the result of Sunday's vote tallied, Zelensky, a television comedian and political newcomer who is widely seen as a protest candidate that appeals to younger voters, has 30.4% of the votes cast.
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Johnston stands over a table full of peculiar items confiscated at Dulles International Airport: A glittery clutch with brass knuckles as a clasp. A perfume bottle shaped like a grenade. A rusted circular saw blade. A pocket-sized pitchfork. None of those are quite right. Then Johnston sees it: A guitar shaped […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday defended his interactions with women, saying he doesn't believe he's ever acted inappropriately. But a Nevada politician's assertion that Biden's kiss on the back of her head made her feel uncomfortable prompted some Democrats to question whether the 76-year-old is too out of step with his own party to run a successful 2020 presidential campaign.
The era of Japan's next emperor, which begins May 1, will be named "Reiwa," connoting pursuit of harmony, the government said Monday after selecting the phrase from ancient Japanese poetry instead of Chinese classics as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promotes national pride.
