Susan Haigh, Associated Press
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
The State Department has ordered nonprofit public libraries to stop taking passport applications, cutting off a popular local service.5 months ago
Seung Min Kim and Mark Anderson, Associated Press
Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
President Donald Trump has pardoned five former NFL players for crimes that include perjury, counterfeiting and drug trafficking.5 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL
‘Never seen anything like it’: Thousands of Utahns want their names removed from Prop 4 repeal
More than 2,000 Utah voters have asked to have their names removed from a petition to overturn Proposition 4.5 months ago
Gary Fields and Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Potential conflicts over celebrating America’s 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects.5 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freaking, and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms
Democratic leaders say a proposal from the White House is “incomplete and insufficient” as they are demanding new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown just days before funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire.5 months ago
Adam Small
Utah County leaders ask state lawmakers for $2 million to help with Tyler Robinson case
Utah County leaders are now asking state lawmakers for $2 million in taxpayer money to help with the costs associated with the Tyler Robinson case.5 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Senator asks Campus Safety Task Force to consider expenses and practicality when making recommendations
The Utah System of Higher Education Campus Safety Task Force updated the legislature on what they are doing to make Universities safer after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.5 months ago
Jocelyn Gecker and Collin Binkley, Associated press
Pentagon says it’s cutting ties with ‘woke’ Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.5 months ago
Rebecca Santana and Elliot Spagat, Associated Press
Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
The Trump administration’s immigration operation in Minnesota is now being unified under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.6 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” as they threaten a shutdown if their demands are not met.6 months ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end a partial government shutdown.6 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Election officials in Utah are leaving their jobs at a record pace. Here’s why
About half of chief election officials have left their positions since the 2020 election, mostly citing personal reasons and leaving before their term is over.6 months ago
Matthew Lee, Assocated Press
Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion
The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.6 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Thousands rally in downtown Salt Lake City for ‘ICE OUT’ protest, march to USCIS building
Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Salt Lake City Friday afternoon for an “ICE OUT” demonstration that organizers said was part of a nationwide blackout calling attention to immigration enforcement and its impact on families and communities.6 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Disability funding could be cut during 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session is deliberating between ways to balance the state's budget, with disability services potentially on the chopping block.6 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor KSL TV
‘Families are squeezed:’ Utah lawmakers urged to focus on high cost of living
At a rally Thursday on the steps of the Capitol, faith and community leaders said too many families are getting left behind as the cost of living keeps rising.6 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as they continued to negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.6 months ago
Bill Barrow and Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump’s administration and unify the state after a series of challenges.6 months ago
Meg Kinnard and Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Republicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections.6 months ago
Associated Press
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.6 months ago
Dan Rascon
Hundreds of Utah students walk out of class to protest ICE actions
High school students across the Salt Lake Valley walked out of class on Tuesday, raising their voices in protest against the actions of ICE.6 months ago
Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment
A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go.6 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Republican, Democrat pitch plan for new fund to help solve violent crime in Utah
A bipartisan proposal to help police solve violent crimes was unveiled Tuesday at the Utah Legislature.6 months ago
