Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Different classes of e-bikes on display outside Bingham Cyclery in Salt Lake City. (Ray Boone, KSL)...
Brian Carlson, KSL

Utah e-bike helmet law begins Wednesday

Anyone under 21 years old, riding an e-bike, e-scooter, e-motorcycle, or anything similar, must now wear a helmet.
3 months ago
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LISA MASCARO, Associated Press

Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives approves a bill to fund Homeland Security Department and end record shutdown, sending it to Trump to sign.
3 months ago
Hegseth...
Associated Press

Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning in his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran.
3 months ago
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JOEY CAPPELLETTI and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.
3 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Friday, April 17, 2026, in Washington. Louisiana...
Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district.
3 months ago
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a U.S. DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state...
The Associated Press

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data

U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich dismissed the DOJ lawsuit with prejudice because, she wrote, “amendment would be legally futile.”
3 months ago
FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, ...
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
3 months ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla...
STEVEN SLOAN and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press

Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

President Donald Trump and King Charles III have greeted each other warmly as the monarch begins a day of diplomacy in Washington.
3 months ago
The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U...
Associated Press

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.
3 months ago
Stacks of voter privacy request forms sit in the Utah County Clerk’s Office, where hundreds of ap...
Courtney Johns and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL

Critical gaps in how Utah voter privacy requests are denied

With a key deadline looming, differences in how counties interpret Utah’s voter privacy law are leaving applications for potentially vulnerable voters in limbo. 
3 months ago
State delegates listen during the Utah Republican Party's state organizing convention held at the U...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL

Here’s what is at stake during Saturday’s GOP and Democratic nominating conventions

Thousands of state delegates will convene in their respective convention on Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the backing of their respective parties going into primary election season.
3 months ago
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before the ...
Didi Tang, Associated Press

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies ‘exploiting’ AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
3 months ago
Six Democrats will try to stand out this weekend in the race for Utah's new 1st Congressional Distr...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL

6 Utah Democrats compete for newly drawn seat in Congress

SALT LAKE CITY – Six Democrats will try to stand out this weekend in the race for Utah’s new 1st Congressional District. The Utah Democratic Party convention, which takes place on Saturday at Jordan High School in Sandy, is the first key milestone in this race that’s gotten a lot of attention ever since Utah […]
3 months ago
FILE - Students work under Ten Commandments and Bill of Rights posters on display in a classroom at...
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules

The ruling on the Ten Commandments sets up a battle over religion in schools in the U.S. Supreme Court.
3 months ago
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KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press

Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned, doing so just moments before the start of a hearing that could have led to a recommendation that she be expelled from Congress.
3 months ago
Former state Rep. Phil Lyman and Rep. Celeste Maloy are competing for the Republican nomination for...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman

Both Maloy and Lyman collected signatures, but neither has yet crossed the threshold to qualify for the June primary ballot, meaning this weekend's Republican state nominating convention could decide who advances to the primary.
3 months ago
Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigati...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations

Those allegations are detailed in a complaint submitted late last year to both Chief Justice Matthew Durrant and the Judicial Conduct Commission, which was obtained by KSL through a public records request.
3 months ago
Justice Diana Hagen speaks at the Supreme Court of Utah in Salt Lake City on Sept. 25, 2024. Utah's...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer

Utah's governor, Senate president and House speaker are launching an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen and allegations that she had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court.
3 months ago
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters outside the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Ap...
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Trump’s lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president’s $10B lawsuit

The Trump administration says it’s in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information.
3 months ago
With the initial provisions of Utah’s new e-bike law set to take effect on May 6, state law enfor...
Andrew Adams, KSL

New Utah E-Bike law to takes effect on May 6

With the initial provisions of Utah’s new e-bike law set to take effect on May 6, state law enforcement this week outlined the changes, which they hoped would result in improved safety for younger riders.
3 months ago
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspira...
Associated Press

Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys

President Trump commuted the prison sentences of several Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders last January giving clemency to all 1,500-plus defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
3 months ago
Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, speaks about a bill at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 28,...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job

Two businessmen are accusing state Rep. Trevor Lee of previously committing check fraud and abusing his power as a member of the Utah Legislature.
3 months ago
The Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office is seeking to clarify confusion about a new law that makes th...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Election officials explain why Utah voter information is becoming public

A new Utah law automatically classifies voter information like name, address, party affiliation and voter status as public unless a voter qualifies as "at-risk."
3 months ago
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KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.
3 months ago