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Trump administration appeals ruling on releasing New York City tunnel funds
David Shepardson and Costas Pitas, Reuters | Updated Feb. 9 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday appealed against a decision requiring the Transportation Department to unfreeze federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project in New York, according to a court filing.
Should Utah lower the age teens can get their driver's license?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
The minimum age to obtain a driver's license is 16 years old in Utah, but that could soon change, thanks to HB464, introduced by Rep. Nicholeen Peck, R-Tooele.
Costco's CEO is an unlikely risk taker
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN | Updated Feb. 8 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Ron Vachris does not fit the profile of a typical risk-taking executive. But over the past year, Costco has taken a major risk by adopting visible public stances at odds with President Donald Trump's agenda.
After years of disputes, Grantsville files lawsuit against lieutenant governor to finalize annexation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 8 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
The city of Grantsville has turned to legal action after the state delayed annexation certification.
High marks: Why is a conservative policy group awarding Utah's K-12 school system an 'A-?'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 8 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A conservative policy group is awarding Utah an "A-" for its policies regarding "parental choice" and "universal education freedom."
China rules the rare earths world. Could Trump's $12B proposal turn the tide?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 8 - 7:08 a.m. | Save Story
With the announcement this week of "Project Vault," President Donald Trump is trying to wean the U.S. off its dependence on China's rare earths and critical minerals.
Death penalty bill in Utah could shape the fate of Tyler Robinson
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature is considering a bill with the intention of improving the state's death penalty process, which could affect every death penalty case in the state, including Tyler Robinson's.
Survey: Many military families facing employment, food insecurity challenges
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Even as Congress was scrambling to reopen the government on Tuesday, military personnel and their families were once again feeling the anxiety of another extended government shutdown.
Pentagon says it will cut academic ties with Harvard University
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Posted Feb. 7 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Friday his department was ending professional military education, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University, marking the Trump administration's latest escalation against the school.
How Utah lawmakers are working to make housing more affordable so far
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Deseret News poll conducted last month showed that housing affordability is the No. 1 issue for Utah voters this legislative session. How do voters feel about the progress being made?
Concealed carry at athletic events in Utah? Updated bill has big changes
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah bill that would have allowed concealed carry in private venues that receive public funding has been extensively amended after local and national media drew attention to and raised concerns about its implications.
Ogden housing officials mull 25-unit apartment building for those leaving foster care
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 7 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden housing officials are mulling a 25-unit apartment building that would serve those leaving foster care, a population that frequently has a limited support network.
Federal officials say U.S. infrastructure should be built like and run 'the Utah way'
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Burgess Owens discussed future plans for Utah's transportation infrastructure with federal, state and local leaders Friday morning at the South Jordan FrontRunner station.
Blake Moore: Congress should 'grow up' and approve the entire federal budget each year
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore has a vision to help reduce the national deficit. It would only require changing how Congress authorizes federal spending and forcing lawmakers to meet deadlines.
Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 6 - 10:12 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of students from numerous Salt Lake area schools walked out of classes Friday to march and protest President Trump's immigration policies.
How Mark Cuban, Trump appointee Chris Klomp are attacking common health care goals
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The unlikely pair of businessman Mark Cuban and Trump appointee Chris Klomp developed a relationship and mutual respect over one idea: making health care affordable for Americans.
Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Dave Robinson announced his plans to run as a Republican in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District on Thursday.
Utah Sen. John Curtis slams Trump over 'blatantly racist' social post
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Feb. 6 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis blasted President Donald Trump over a since-deleted post the president shared depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.
