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Elections, Politics, & Government

Attorney General William Barr speaks alongside Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, right, and a...
Mark Jones

Former Attorney General Bill Barr would testify against President Trump

Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr says he will testify against President Trump following his latest indictment. The comment came Sunday in an interview with CBS News.
3 years ago
president joe biden...
Devin Oldroyd

Explainer: What does the executive branch really do?

"We finally realized the power of the bully pulpit," says Inside Sources Boyd Matheson. "And suddenly, it became very much a rhetorical role."
3 years ago
Mark Jones

U.S. military considering armed personnel on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military is considering using armed military personnel on commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. The military is considering this because of constant harassment of vessels by the Iranian military.
3 years ago
States should have more power in educational policy, according to Christine Fairbanks, the educatio...
Mariah Maynes

States should have more power in educational policy, said expert

Giving states more educational policy power would benefit students, says expert.
3 years ago
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- Two of the Republican candidates running for Congress in Utah's 2nd District --...
Dan Bammes

Bruce Hough, Celeste Maloy face off in second GOP debate

Two Republican candidates running for Congress in Utah's 2nd District met for their second debate in St. George.
3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr

New initiative seeks to loosen Utah’s liquor laws

A new initiative could loosen the state's liquor laws, allowing grocery stores to sell alcohol, as well as decrease prices state-wide.
3 years ago
Social media videos showed a Russian warship listing heavily and being towed after Moscow claimed i...
Tim Lister, Victoria Butenko and Olga Voitovych

Russian warship seen listing in Black Sea after Ukrainian sea drone attack on major base

Ukrainian sea drones attacked a Russian naval base, damaging a warship.
3 years ago
teacher granite school district pay increase...
Mark Jones

Changing the country’s education policy to produce better results

The country's education policy is one of the most important. What can be done to change it to produce better results?
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom agree to 90-minute debate in November

In a possible 2028 presidential race, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have agreed to a 90-minute debate.
3 years ago
Congress support for Pell Grants. Burgess owens is pictured speaking...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Three Utah Congressmen want to expand access to Pell Grants

Utah Representatives Blake Moore, Burgess Owens, and John Curtis joined members of Congress in support of expanding access to Pell Grants.
3 years ago
Aimee Winder Newton, Director of the Office of Families, left, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox are pi...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Utah governor unveils campaign warning of social media dangers, promises litigation

During the rollout on Thursday, Gov. Spencer Cox promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Getting the lowdown on the latest indictment of former President Trump

Sarah Isgur, a senior editor for The Dispatch, joined KSL NewsRadio to discuss the latest indictment of former President Trump.
3 years ago
A Utah County ballot drop box in 2022. Recently sent out Utah County ballots say you need to provid...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah County Clerk asked staff for access to legally protected vote records, complaint says

At least one employee filed a complaint against Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson, alleging that he asked for access to legally protected documents.
3 years ago
a police car in front of a senate office...
Manu Raju and Jack Forrest, CNN

No evidence of active shooter after Senate building locks down, officials say

US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told reporters it “may have been a bogus call,” and that there was no confirmation of an active shooter.
3 years ago
celeste maloy and bruce hough -- Republicans running to replace 2nd Congressional District Rep. Chr...
Lindsay Aerts

Republicans in 2nd Congressional District race to debate 10 times in 10 counties

Republican candidates Celeste Maloy and Bruce Hough have both confirmed their participation while Edwards' camp has not yet confirmed her attendance.
3 years ago
KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press

Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia. Here’s a look at that investigation

Trump said he's been told he's a target of that investigation, which likely has some overlap with the one in Georgia.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

First Republican presidential debate is approaching. Who’ll be on stage?

The first Republican presidential debate is scheduled for Aug. 23 in Wisconsin. Seven candidates have already qualified for the debate.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

President Biden will be in Utah next week. What’s his message?

President Biden will make a stop in Utah next week. Maura Carabello, co-host of KSL at Night, joined KSL NewsRadio to discuss what his message to The Beehive State might be.
3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer

President Biden plans a visit to Utah next week

As part of a three-state tour of the American west, President Biden will visit Utah, Arizona and New Mexico next week.
3 years ago
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Iowa GOP's Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines on July 28. Pho...
Eric Bradner

Trump largely ignores new federal charges at major Iowa GOP gathering

Former President Donald Trump mostly ignored new charges against him Friday at Iowa GOP gathering.
3 years ago
utah capitol building...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah lawmaker running bill to keep sexuality, politics, religion from being taught in Utah classrooms

Rep. Jeff Stenquist said it will be different than a bill he ran last year, which had identical language to a controversial bill ran in Florida.
3 years ago
Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill announces Prosecutors for Prosecutors...
Aimee Cobabe

Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill leading cause to bring Afghanistan prosecutors to U.S.

Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill is leading Prosecutors for Prosecutors to bring thousands of prosecutors from Afghanistan to the U.S.
3 years ago
Utahns responded to a survey that will help state and local decision-making guide Utah's developmen...
Mark Jones

State launches website to help homeowners know property value

A new website launched by the state will help homeowners better understand the value of their property.
3 years ago
College Costs...
Mark Jones

Should universities be responsible for student loan debt in default?

Should colleges and universities be held responsible for any student loan debt that goes into default among their students. One lawmaker says yes. Dave & Dujanovic debate it.
3 years ago