Becky Bruce
Lobbyists plan for long night on last day of Utah legislative session
The last day of the Utah legislative session brought lobbyists, students, teachers, moms, dads and even photographers to the state capitol building.5 months ago
Seung Min Kim and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.5 months ago
Stan Choe, Associated Press
Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
Stocks sank on Wall Street Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.5 months ago
Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Trump’s White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project is too big and should be scaled back. That’s according to an architect and member of the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.5 months ago
Adam Small
Utah Legislature close to fully passing a proposal to speed up death penalty appeals process
A committee of Utah lawmakers has unanimously approved a bill and a joint resolution that aims to speed up the death penalty appeals process.5 months ago
Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals
The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran.5 months ago
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing.5 months ago
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Questions mount in Congress over Iran war’s costs, risks and exit plan
Questions are mounting at the U.S. Capitol over the Trump administration’s shifting rationale for going to war with Iran.5 months ago
Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party.5 months ago
Eric Cabrera
As tensions rise overseas, Utah veteran says uncertainty weighs heavily on military families
As tensions escalate overseas, a Utah Air Force veteran said the impact of global conflict is felt long before any official deployment orders — especially by the families waiting at home.5 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
DOJ sues to get access to Utah’s private voter information
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Utah's lieutenant governor on Thursday, demanding she turn over access to Utahns' private voter information.5 months ago
Christopher Rugaber and Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Trump’s portrayal of ‘golden age’ is out of sync with how Americans see economy
President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view.5 months ago
Associated Press
Read the complete transcript of Trump’s 2026 State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as transcribed by The Associated Press.5 months ago
Becky Bruce
Utah lawmaker wants to criminalize encouraging suicide in sextortion schemes
Rep. Ryan Wilcox, R-Ogden, wants to add penalties to the crime of sextortion where scammers urge victims to die by suicide.5 months ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers take first step towards taking elections responsibilities from the lieutenant governor
A committee of Utah lawmakers gave the first thumbs up to a proposal to strip the lieutenant governor of the responsibility to oversee Utah's elections.5 months ago
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
State of the Union offers Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy approach
The State of the Union offers President Donald Trump a chance to make the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.5 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL
‘The status quo is not working’: Lawmakers reject plan designed to build more starter homes
Utah’s zoning practices have made homebuilding more expensive and burdensome, a Republican lawmaker told his colleagues.5 months ago
BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO
Utah Supreme Court declines Legislature’s request to block new congressional map
A Utah Supreme Court panel denied the Legislature’s request to stay a district court ruling implementing a new congressional map.5 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Behind the RNC’s ‘warning’ text in Utah’s fight over Proposition 4
The Republican National Committee sent a text message this week in relation to Proposition 4, warning about a company working to convince voters to remove their names from a ballot initiative petition.5 months ago
Associated Press
The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on
Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to partial government shutdown for the DHS.5 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
GOP chair says enough signatures gathered to put Prop 4 repeal on ballot
Leaders of Utahns for Representative Government, the group at the helm of the effort to overturn Proposition 4, say they have gathered enough signatures to put the repeal before voters this November, though state election officials have not yet confirmed the numbers.5 months ago
Associated Press
Rubio’s speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a reassuring message to America’s allies on Saturday, striking a less aggressive but still firm tone about the administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance and push its priorities after more than a year of President Donald Trump’s often-hostile rhetoric toward traditional allies. Reminding his audience at the annual […]5 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Utah House committee approves nicotine tax increase after impassioned hearing
The Utah Legislature has taken the first step toward raising the state’s tax on nicotine and tobacco products.5 months ago
