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states mull concealed carry without permit...
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit

Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing or expanding the practice.
6 years ago
Defense Secretary Austin sex assault investigation US military...
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

Defense chief orders review of military sex assault programs

Secretary Austin's memo went out Saturday, fulfilling a commitment he made to senators last week during his confirmation hearings.
6 years ago
police in protest and riot...
MARTHA BELLISLE and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press

US police weigh officer discipline after rally, violent Capitol protest

An Associated Press review finds at least 31 officers are being scrutinized or face criminal charges tied to the Jan. 6 events in the nation's capital.
6 years ago
Russia treaty...
VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press

Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less than two weeks.
6 years ago
Facebook First Amendment...
Curt Gresseth

Did Facebook just violate my First Amendment rights?

Congress can't restrict your First Amendment right to free speech, but social media platforms like Facebook can because they aren't part of the government.
6 years ago
Biden virus...
Associated Press

President Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel

With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden is hoping to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic with aggressive measures, including required masks for travel.
6 years ago
qanon as folklore...
MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press

Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists

President Joe Biden's inauguration has sown a mixture of anger, confusion and disappointment among believers in the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory.
6 years ago
Biden immigrants...
GISELA SALOMON, CLAUDIA TORRENS and ANITA SNOW Associated Press

Immigrants cheered by possible citizenship path under Biden

Immigrants cheered President Joe Biden's plan to provide a path to U.S. citizenship for about 11 million people without legal status.
6 years ago
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris talks with Vice President Mike Pence during the 59th Presidentia...
Associated Press

Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, as 3 new senators are sworn in, giving party control of White House, Congress

Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday, and Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate
6 years ago
history of trouble u.s. capitol...
Dan Bammes

Trouble at the Capitol? It has a long history

Thousands of National Guard troops and police officers surround the U. S. Capitol as the nation prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Threats made toward the building and government officials since the protests on January 6th are on everyone’s minds. But it’s far from the first time there’s been trouble on Washington’s Capitol […]
6 years ago
Biden immigration...
LISA MASCARO and BILL BARROW Associated Press

Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants

President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship.
6 years ago
Dog goat elected mayor fundraiser...
The Associated Press

Dog and goat, each serving as “mayor,” raise money for a playground

The Fair Haven town manager came up with the oddball idea of pet mayor elections to raise money and to help get local kids civically involved.
6 years ago
Virgin Orbit reaches space...
JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reaches space on 2nd try

The rocket carried a cluster of very small satellites developed as part of a NASA educational program involving U.S. universities.
6 years ago
protests U.S. state capitol buildings...
DAVID A. LIEB and ADAM GELLER Associated Press

Sunday protests start small at newly fortified US statehouses

Increased security at state capitols comes as authorities work to deter a repeat of recent violent protests at the U.S. Capitol.
6 years ago
Utah National Guard deploy D.C....
Mark Jackson

Utah National Guard Troops deploy to D.C. ahead of inauguration

The mission of the Utah National Guard will be to help the Washington, D.C. National Guard to provide safety during a time of unrest.
6 years ago
feds back off assassination claim...
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press

Feds back away from claim of assassination plot at Capitol

The withdrawal of the claim came after the head of the investigation cautioned that there was no "direct evidence" of such intentions.
6 years ago
NRA files for bankruptcy...
Clare Duffy, CNN Business

NRA files for voluntary bankruptcy in Texas

The group said it plans to leave New York and reincorporate as a Texas nonprofit, in an move it is calling "Project Freedom."
6 years ago
biden aid plan...
JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer

Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid plan to revamp economy prompts GOP pushback

Biden releases a $1.9 trillion aid plan with the hopes of revamping the economy. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments, $15 minimum wage and more.
6 years ago
TSA Dog calendar...
Colby Walker

TSA calendar spotlights working dogs that keep airports safe

The TSA has released its annual calendar, and this year it features the hardworking dogs that help keep airports safe.
6 years ago
John Sullivan (PHOTO: Tooele County Jail via Deseret News)...
John Wojcik

Utah man charged for alleged involvement in violent U.S. Capitol rally

A Salt Lake valley man who participated in a violent protest at the U.S. Capitol is being charged for his alleged involvement.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Monday, March 9, 2020 file photo released by the North American Aerospace Defense Co...
The Associated Press

Russia withdraws from Open Skies Treaty after US departure

Russia says it will withdraw from an international treaty allowing observation flights over military facilities following the U.S. exit from the pact.
6 years ago
small business saturday loans for Small businesses pandemic...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Loans now available for small businesses to pay workers

World Trade Center Utah President and CEO Miles Hansen says a second round of federal loans is now available for Utah small businesses.
6 years ago
impeachment...
ISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

President Trump’s impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day

President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office.
6 years ago
Pence 25th Amendment...
Clare Foran, CNN

Mike Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so

Vice President Mike Pence made clear Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office.
6 years ago