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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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 […]6 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.6 months ago
Bill Barrow and Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe. The potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate told the Munich Security Conference audience on Friday that the Republican president and his policies are only temporary.6 months ago
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.6 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.6 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 4.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 months ago
